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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.52, 33,228.40 and 9,008.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.52, 33,228.40 and 9,008.50 is: 13,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.52 : 33,228.40 = 9,008.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.52/33,228.40 = 9,008.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.52x = 33,228.40 × 9,008.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.52x = 299,338,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,338,041.40/22,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.02

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