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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.68, 33,226.02 and 8,999.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.68, 33,226.02 and 8,999.97 is: 13,499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.68 : 33,226.02 = 8,999.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.68/33,226.02 = 8,999.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.68x = 33,226.02 × 8,999.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.68x = 299,033,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,033,183.22/22,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.96

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