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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.24, 33,273.12 and 9,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.24, 33,273.12 and 9,031.68 is: 13,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.24 : 33,273.12 = 9,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.24/33,273.12 = 9,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.24x = 33,273.12 × 9,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.24x = 300,512,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,512,172.44/22,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.76

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