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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.79, 33,023.39 and 8,689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.79, 33,023.39 and 8,689.25 is: 13,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.79 : 33,023.39 = 8,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.79/33,023.39 = 8,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.79x = 33,023.39 × 8,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.79x = 286,948,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,948,491.56/22,016.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.17

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