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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.12, 33,246.08 and 9,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.12, 33,246.08 and 9,040.48 is: 13,552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.12 : 33,246.08 = 9,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.12/33,246.08 = 9,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.12x = 33,246.08 × 9,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.12x = 300,560,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,560,521.32/22,177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.73

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