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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,164.81, 33,218.49 and 9,001.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,164.81, 33,218.49 and 9,001.89 is: 13,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,164.81 : 33,218.49 = 9,001.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,164.81/33,218.49 = 9,001.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,164.81x = 33,218.49 × 9,001.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,164.81x = 299,029,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,029,192.95/22,164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.17

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