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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.92, 33,212.88 and 8,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.92, 33,212.88 and 8,994.24 is: 13,491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.92 : 33,212.88 = 8,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.92/33,212.88 = 8,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.92x = 33,212.88 × 8,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.92x = 298,724,613.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,724,613.81/22,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.36

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