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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.93, 33,238.40 and 9,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.93, 33,238.40 and 9,008.22 is: 13,512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.93 : 33,238.40 = 9,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.93/33,238.40 = 9,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.93x = 33,238.40 × 9,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.93x = 299,418,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,418,774.61/22,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.33

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