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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,163.20, 33,244.80 and 9,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,163.20, 33,244.80 and 9,008.80 is: 13,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,163.20 : 33,244.80 = 9,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,163.20/33,244.80 = 9,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,163.20x = 33,244.80 × 9,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,163.20x = 299,495,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,495,754.24/22,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.20

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