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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.20, 33,226.80 and 8,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.20, 33,226.80 and 8,996.80 is: 13,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.20 : 33,226.80 = 8,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.20/33,226.80 = 8,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.20x = 33,226.80 × 8,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.20x = 298,934,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,934,874.24/22,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.20

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