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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,022.88, 33,049.36 and 8,876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,022.88, 33,049.36 and 8,876.28 is: 13,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,022.88 : 33,049.36 = 8,876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,022.88/33,049.36 = 8,876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,022.88x = 33,049.36 × 8,876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,022.88x = 293,355,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,355,373.18/22,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.48

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