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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.28, 33,010.59 and 8,859.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.28, 33,010.59 and 8,859.33 is: 13,288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.28 : 33,010.59 = 8,859.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.28/33,010.59 = 8,859.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.28x = 33,010.59 × 8,859.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.28x = 292,451,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,451,710.30/22,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.86

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