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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.43, 33,237.65 and 9,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.43, 33,237.65 and 9,007.72 is: 13,511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.43 : 33,237.65 = 9,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.43/33,237.65 = 9,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.43x = 33,237.65 × 9,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.43x = 299,395,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,395,444.66/22,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.58

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