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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,023.72, 33,036.80 and 8,874.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,023.72, 33,036.80 and 8,874.59 is: 13,312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,023.72 : 33,036.80 = 8,874.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,023.72/33,036.80 = 8,874.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,023.72x = 33,036.80 × 8,874.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,023.72x = 293,187,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,187,845.36/22,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.37

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