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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,202.46, 33,316.83 and 8,172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,202.46, 33,316.83 and 8,172.34 is: 12,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,202.46 : 33,316.83 = 8,172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,202.46/33,316.83 = 8,172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,202.46x = 33,316.83 × 8,172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,202.46x = 272,276,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,276,421.62/22,202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.34

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