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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.97, 33,039.61 and 8,882.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.97, 33,039.61 and 8,882.81 is: 13,319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.97 : 33,039.61 = 8,882.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.97/33,039.61 = 8,882.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.97x = 33,039.61 × 8,882.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.97x = 293,484,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,484,495.51/22,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.64

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