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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,052.48, 33,056.96 and 8,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,052.48, 33,056.96 and 8,901.44 is: 13,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,052.48 : 33,056.96 = 8,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,052.48/33,056.96 = 8,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,052.48x = 33,056.96 × 8,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,052.48x = 294,254,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,254,546.02/22,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.38

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