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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.89, 33,205.37 and 8,832.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.89, 33,205.37 and 8,832.09 is: 13,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.89 : 33,205.37 = 8,832.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.89/33,205.37 = 8,832.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.89x = 33,205.37 × 8,832.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.89x = 293,272,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,272,772.16/22,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.77

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