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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,011.94, 33,017.55 and 8,863.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,011.94, 33,017.55 and 8,863.98 is: 13,295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,011.94 : 33,017.55 = 8,863.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,011.94/33,017.55 = 8,863.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,011.94x = 33,017.55 × 8,863.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,011.94x = 292,666,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,666,902.85/22,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.83

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