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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.60, 33,257.36 and 9,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.60, 33,257.36 and 9,021.04 is: 13,531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.60 : 33,257.36 = 9,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.60/33,257.36 = 9,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.60x = 33,257.36 × 9,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.60x = 300,015,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,015,974.85/22,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.54

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