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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.40, 33,236.86 and 9,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.40, 33,236.86 and 9,009.48 is: 13,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.40 : 33,236.86 = 9,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.40/33,236.86 = 9,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.40x = 33,236.86 × 9,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.40x = 299,446,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,446,825.43/22,157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.53

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