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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.98, 33,325.46 and 8,895.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.98, 33,325.46 and 8,895.97 is: 13,343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.98 : 33,325.46 = 8,895.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.98/33,325.46 = 8,895.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.98x = 33,325.46 × 8,895.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.98x = 296,462,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,462,292.40/22,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.95

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