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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.32, 33,227.40 and 9,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.32, 33,227.40 and 9,015.20 is: 13,511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.32 : 33,227.40 = 9,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.32/33,227.40 = 9,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.32x = 33,227.40 × 9,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.32x = 299,551,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,551,656.48/22,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.38

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