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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,215.33, 33,325.08 and 8,175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,215.33, 33,325.08 and 8,175.62 is: 12,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,215.33 : 33,325.08 = 8,175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,215.33/33,325.08 = 8,175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,215.33x = 33,325.08 × 8,175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,215.33x = 272,453,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,453,190.55/22,215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.20

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