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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,243.91, 33,365.88 and 8,197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,243.91, 33,365.88 and 8,197.83 is: 12,296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,243.91 : 33,365.88 = 8,197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,243.91/33,365.88 = 8,197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,243.91x = 33,365.88 × 8,197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,243.91x = 273,527,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,527,812.04/22,243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,296.75

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