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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.63, 33,237.86 and 9,010.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.63, 33,237.86 and 9,010.89 is: 13,516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.63 : 33,237.86 = 9,010.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.63/33,237.86 = 9,010.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.63x = 33,237.86 × 9,010.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.63x = 299,502,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,502,655.24/22,158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.30

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