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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.27, 33,236.06 and 8,998.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.27, 33,236.06 and 8,998.11 is: 13,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.27 : 33,236.06 = 8,998.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.27/33,236.06 = 8,998.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.27x = 33,236.06 × 8,998.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.27x = 299,061,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,061,678.86/22,149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.10

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