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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.50, 33,263.50 and 9,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.50, 33,263.50 and 9,033.30 is: 13,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.50 : 33,263.50 = 9,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.50/33,263.50 = 9,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.50x = 33,263.50 × 9,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.50x = 300,479,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,479,174.55/22,171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.50

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