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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.08, 33,342.21 and 8,189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.08, 33,342.21 and 8,189.34 is: 12,284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.08 : 33,342.21 = 8,189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.08/33,342.21 = 8,189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.08x = 33,342.21 × 8,189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.08x = 273,050,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,050,694.04/22,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.04

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