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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.80, 32,975.40 and 8,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.80, 32,975.40 and 8,844.40 is: 13,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.80 : 32,975.40 = 8,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.80/32,975.40 = 8,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.80x = 32,975.40 × 8,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.80x = 291,647,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,647,627.76/22,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.02

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