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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.76, 33,268.38 and 9,032.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.76, 33,268.38 and 9,032.38 is: 13,553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.76 : 33,268.38 = 9,032.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.76/33,268.38 = 9,032.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.76x = 33,268.38 × 9,032.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.76x = 300,492,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,492,650.14/22,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.56

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