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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.70, 33,011.55 and 8,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.70, 33,011.55 and 8,853.30 is: 13,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.70 : 33,011.55 = 8,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.70/33,011.55 = 8,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.70x = 33,011.55 × 8,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.70x = 292,261,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,261,155.62/22,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.95

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