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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.69, 33,254.96 and 9,028.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.69, 33,254.96 and 9,028.53 is: 13,536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.69 : 33,254.96 = 9,028.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.69/33,254.96 = 9,028.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.69x = 33,254.96 × 9,028.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.69x = 300,243,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,243,358.87/22,179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.86

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