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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.72, 33,233.34 and 8,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.72, 33,233.34 and 8,998.08 is: 13,502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.72 : 33,233.34 = 8,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.72/33,233.34 = 8,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.72x = 33,233.34 × 8,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.72x = 299,036,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,036,251.99/22,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.51

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