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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.71, 33,290.56 and 8,151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.71, 33,290.56 and 8,151.91 is: 12,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.71 : 33,290.56 = 8,151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.71/33,290.56 = 8,151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.71x = 33,290.56 × 8,151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.71x = 271,381,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,381,648.97/22,196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.21

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