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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.74, 33,266.43 and 9,027.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.74, 33,266.43 and 9,027.18 is: 13,537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.74 : 33,266.43 = 9,027.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.74/33,266.43 = 9,027.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.74x = 33,266.43 × 9,027.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.74x = 300,302,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,302,051.57/22,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.03

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