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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,154.79, 33,238.46 and 9,016.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,154.79, 33,238.46 and 9,016.59 is: 13,527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,154.79 : 33,238.46 = 9,016.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,154.79/33,238.46 = 9,016.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,154.79x = 33,238.46 × 9,016.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,154.79x = 299,697,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,697,566.05/22,154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.44

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