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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.28, 33,246.72 and 9,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.28, 33,246.72 and 9,022.08 is: 13,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.28 : 33,246.72 = 9,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.28/33,246.72 = 9,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.28x = 33,246.72 × 9,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.28x = 299,954,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,954,567.58/22,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.68

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