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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.24, 33,274.62 and 9,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.24, 33,274.62 and 9,032.68 is: 13,545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.24 : 33,274.62 = 9,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.24/33,274.62 = 9,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.24x = 33,274.62 × 9,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.24x = 300,558,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,558,994.58/22,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.26

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