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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.85, 33,221.77 and 9,001.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.85, 33,221.77 and 9,001.25 is: 13,501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.85 : 33,221.77 = 9,001.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.85/33,221.77 = 9,001.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.85x = 33,221.77 × 9,001.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.85x = 299,037,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,037,313.61/22,147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.87

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