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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,045.55, 33,074.72 and 8,005.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,045.55, 33,074.72 and 8,005.35 is: 12,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,045.55 : 33,074.72 = 8,005.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,045.55/33,074.72 = 8,005.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,045.55x = 33,074.72 × 8,005.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,045.55x = 264,774,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,774,575.72/22,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.34

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