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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.64, 33,333.58 and 8,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.64, 33,333.58 and 8,183.52 is: 12,280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.64 : 33,333.58 = 8,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.64/33,333.58 = 8,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.64x = 33,333.58 × 8,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.64x = 272,786,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,786,018.60/22,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.11

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