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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.52, 33,233.43 and 8,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.52, 33,233.43 and 8,996.36 is: 13,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.52 : 33,233.43 = 8,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.52/33,233.43 = 8,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.52x = 33,233.43 × 8,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.52x = 298,979,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,979,900.31/22,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.48

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