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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.72, 33,231.84 and 8,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.72, 33,231.84 and 8,997.08 is: 13,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.72 : 33,231.84 = 8,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.72/33,231.84 = 8,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.72x = 33,231.84 × 8,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.72x = 298,989,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,989,523.03/22,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.01

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