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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.89, 33,066.97 and 7,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.89, 33,066.97 and 7,997.02 is: 12,000.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.89 : 33,066.97 = 7,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.89/33,066.97 = 7,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.89x = 33,066.97 × 7,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.89x = 264,437,220.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,437,220.43/22,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.30

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