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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,038.17, 33,042.58 and 7,996.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,038.17, 33,042.58 and 7,996.38 is: 11,989.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,038.17 : 33,042.58 = 7,996.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,038.17/33,042.58 = 7,996.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,038.17x = 33,042.58 × 7,996.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,038.17x = 264,220,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,220,820.67/22,038.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.24

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