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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,195.77, 33,282.65 and 8,155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,195.77, 33,282.65 and 8,155.23 is: 12,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,195.77 : 33,282.65 = 8,155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,195.77/33,282.65 = 8,155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,195.77x = 33,282.65 × 8,155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,195.77x = 271,427,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,427,702.68/22,195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.80

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