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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,071.83, 33,121.44 and 8,924.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,071.83, 33,121.44 and 8,924.31 is: 13,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,071.83 : 33,121.44 = 8,924.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,071.83/33,121.44 = 8,924.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,071.83x = 33,121.44 × 8,924.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,071.83x = 295,585,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,585,998.21/22,071.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.01

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