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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.93, 33,224.85 and 8,999.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.93, 33,224.85 and 8,999.22 is: 13,498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.93 : 33,224.85 = 8,999.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.93/33,224.85 = 8,999.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.93x = 33,224.85 × 8,999.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.93x = 298,997,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,997,734.62/22,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.81

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