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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.80, 33,279.56 and 9,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.80, 33,279.56 and 9,035.92 is: 13,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.80 : 33,279.56 = 9,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.80/33,279.56 = 9,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.80x = 33,279.56 × 9,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.80x = 300,711,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,711,441.80/22,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.62

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