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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,043.52, 33,071.76 and 8,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,043.52, 33,071.76 and 8,889.12 is: 13,336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,043.52 : 33,071.76 = 8,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,043.52/33,071.76 = 8,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,043.52x = 33,071.76 × 8,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,043.52x = 293,978,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,978,843.25/22,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.29

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