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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.73, 33,257.66 and 9,020.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.73, 33,257.66 and 9,020.97 is: 13,531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.73 : 33,257.66 = 9,020.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.73/33,257.66 = 9,020.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.73x = 33,257.66 × 9,020.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.73x = 300,016,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,016,308.03/22,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.48

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