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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,153.66, 33,217.10 and 8,828.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,153.66, 33,217.10 and 8,828.71 is: 13,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,153.66 : 33,217.10 = 8,828.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,153.66/33,217.10 = 8,828.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,153.66x = 33,217.10 × 8,828.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,153.66x = 293,264,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,264,098.52/22,153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.72

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