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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.88, 33,242.73 and 9,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.88, 33,242.73 and 9,014.14 is: 13,521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.88 : 33,242.73 = 9,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.88/33,242.73 = 9,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.88x = 33,242.73 × 9,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.88x = 299,654,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,654,622.20/22,161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,521.17

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