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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.74, 33,264.87 and 9,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.74, 33,264.87 and 9,026.18 is: 13,535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.74 : 33,264.87 = 9,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.74/33,264.87 = 9,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.74x = 33,264.87 × 9,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.74x = 300,254,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,254,704.30/22,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.51

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