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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,210.71, 33,329.17 and 8,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,210.71, 33,329.17 and 8,180.60 is: 12,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,210.71 : 33,329.17 = 8,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,210.71/33,329.17 = 8,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,210.71x = 33,329.17 × 8,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,210.71x = 272,652,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,652,451.68/22,210.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.72

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