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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.32, 33,038.58 and 8,882.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.32, 33,038.58 and 8,882.12 is: 13,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.32 : 33,038.58 = 8,882.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.32/33,038.58 = 8,882.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.32x = 33,038.58 × 8,882.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.32x = 293,452,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,452,632.19/22,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,318.58

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