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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.52, 33,219.88 and 8,998.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.52, 33,219.88 and 8,998.14 is: 13,497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.52 : 33,219.88 = 8,998.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.52/33,219.88 = 8,998.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.52x = 33,219.88 × 8,998.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.52x = 298,917,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,917,131.02/22,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.86

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