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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.24, 33,259.68 and 9,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.24, 33,259.68 and 9,022.68 is: 13,530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.24 : 33,259.68 = 9,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.24/33,259.68 = 9,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.24x = 33,259.68 × 9,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.24x = 300,091,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,091,449.54/22,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,530.29

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