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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,212.81, 33,308.28 and 8,162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,212.81, 33,308.28 and 8,162.91 is: 12,240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,212.81 : 33,308.28 = 8,162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,212.81/33,308.28 = 8,162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,212.81x = 33,308.28 × 8,162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,212.81x = 271,892,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,892,491.89/22,212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.35

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