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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.69, 33,217.09 and 8,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.69, 33,217.09 and 8,994.04 is: 13,492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.69 : 33,217.09 = 8,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.69/33,217.09 = 8,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.69x = 33,217.09 × 8,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.69x = 298,755,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,755,730.62/22,141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.91

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