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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.83, 33,103.41 and 8,912.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.83, 33,103.41 and 8,912.31 is: 13,373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.83 : 33,103.41 = 8,912.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.83/33,103.41 = 8,912.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.83x = 33,103.41 × 8,912.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.83x = 295,027,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,027,851.98/22,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.99

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