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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.52, 33,265 and 9,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.52, 33,265 and 9,034.32 is: 13,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.52 : 33,265 = 9,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.52/33,265 = 9,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.52x = 33,265 × 9,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.52x = 300,526,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,526,654.80/22,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.01

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