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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,017.63, 33,041.51 and 8,871.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,017.63, 33,041.51 and 8,871.03 is: 13,312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,017.63 : 33,041.51 = 8,871.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,017.63/33,041.51 = 8,871.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,017.63x = 33,041.51 × 8,871.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,017.63x = 293,112,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,112,182.10/22,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.61

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