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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,029.27, 33,050.39 and 8,874.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,029.27, 33,050.39 and 8,874.87 is: 13,314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,029.27 : 33,050.39 = 8,874.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,029.27/33,050.39 = 8,874.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,029.27x = 33,050.39 × 8,874.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,029.27x = 293,317,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,317,914.70/22,029.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.92

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