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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,047.55, 33,077.72 and 8,007.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,047.55, 33,077.72 and 8,007.35 is: 12,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,047.55 : 33,077.72 = 8,007.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,047.55/33,077.72 = 8,007.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,047.55x = 33,077.72 × 8,007.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,047.55x = 264,864,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,864,881.24/22,047.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.35

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