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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,011.95, 33,018.84 and 8,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,011.95, 33,018.84 and 8,864.44 is: 13,297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,011.95 : 33,018.84 = 8,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,011.95/33,018.84 = 8,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,011.95x = 33,018.84 × 8,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,011.95x = 292,693,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,693,443.50/22,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.02

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