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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.54, 33,207.79 and 8,833.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.54, 33,207.79 and 8,833.71 is: 13,242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.54 : 33,207.79 = 8,833.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.54/33,207.79 = 8,833.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.54x = 33,207.79 × 8,833.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.54x = 293,348,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,348,147.59/22,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.19

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