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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.74, 33,272.36 and 9,031.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.74, 33,272.36 and 9,031.18 is: 13,543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.74 : 33,272.36 = 9,031.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.74/33,272.36 = 9,031.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.74x = 33,272.36 × 9,031.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.74x = 300,488,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,488,672.18/22,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.00

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