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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.43, 33,239.15 and 9,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.43, 33,239.15 and 9,008.72 is: 13,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.43 : 33,239.15 = 9,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.43/33,239.15 = 9,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.43x = 33,239.15 × 9,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.43x = 299,442,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,442,150.34/22,159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.08

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