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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.78, 33,015.83 and 8,862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.78, 33,015.83 and 8,862.84 is: 13,294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.78 : 33,015.83 = 8,862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.78/33,015.83 = 8,862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.78x = 33,015.83 × 8,862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.78x = 292,613,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,613,974.44/22,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.12

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