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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.24, 33,247.68 and 9,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.24, 33,247.68 and 9,014.68 is: 13,518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.24 : 33,247.68 = 9,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.24/33,247.68 = 9,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.24x = 33,247.68 × 9,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.24x = 299,717,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,717,195.94/22,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.29

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