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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.24, 33,246.18 and 9,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.24, 33,246.18 and 9,013.68 is: 13,516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.24 : 33,246.18 = 9,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.24/33,246.18 = 9,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.24x = 33,246.18 × 9,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.24x = 299,670,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,670,427.74/22,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.79

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