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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.85, 33,277.21 and 9,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.85, 33,277.21 and 9,029.56 is: 13,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.85 : 33,277.21 = 9,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.85/33,277.21 = 9,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.85x = 33,277.21 × 9,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.85x = 300,478,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,478,564.33/22,174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.42

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