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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.37, 33,247.87 and 9,014.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.37, 33,247.87 and 9,014.81 is: 13,518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.37 : 33,247.87 = 9,014.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.37/33,247.87 = 9,014.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.37x = 33,247.87 × 9,014.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.37x = 299,723,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,723,042.18/22,171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.47

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