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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.47, 33,273.99 and 9,036.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.47, 33,273.99 and 9,036.09 is: 13,550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.47 : 33,273.99 = 9,036.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.47/33,273.99 = 9,036.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.47x = 33,273.99 × 9,036.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.47x = 300,666,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,666,768.30/22,188.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.59

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