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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.82, 33,008.58 and 8,857.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.82, 33,008.58 and 8,857.17 is: 13,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.82 : 33,008.58 = 8,857.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.82/33,008.58 = 8,857.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.82x = 33,008.58 × 8,857.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.82x = 292,362,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,362,604.52/22,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.30

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