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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.83, 33,022.98 and 8,886.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.83, 33,022.98 and 8,886.83 is: 13,334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.83 : 33,022.98 = 8,886.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.83/33,022.98 = 8,886.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.83x = 33,022.98 × 8,886.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.83x = 293,469,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,469,444.24/22,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.17

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