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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.99, 33,250.74 and 9,024.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.99, 33,250.74 and 9,024.79 is: 13,539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.99 : 33,250.74 = 9,024.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.99/33,250.74 = 9,024.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.99x = 33,250.74 × 9,024.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.99x = 300,080,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,080,945.84/22,162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.73

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