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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.24, 33,265.62 and 9,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.24, 33,265.62 and 9,026.68 is: 13,536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.24 : 33,265.62 = 9,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.24/33,265.62 = 9,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.24x = 33,265.62 × 9,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.24x = 300,278,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,278,106.74/22,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.26

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