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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.64, 33,016.23 and 7,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.64, 33,016.23 and 7,969.72 is: 11,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.64 : 33,016.23 = 7,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.64/33,016.23 = 7,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.64x = 33,016.23 × 7,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.64x = 263,130,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,130,108.56/22,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.76

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