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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,148, 33,230.32 and 9,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,148, 33,230.32 and 9,003.68 is: 13,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,148 : 33,230.32 = 9,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,148/33,230.32 = 9,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,148x = 33,230.32 × 9,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,148x = 299,195,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,195,167.58/22,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.90

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