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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.80, 32,979.90 and 8,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.80, 32,979.90 and 8,847.40 is: 13,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.80 : 32,979.90 = 8,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.80/32,979.90 = 8,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.80x = 32,979.90 × 8,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.80x = 291,786,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,786,367.26/22,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.52

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