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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.82, 33,295.23 and 9,050.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.82, 33,295.23 and 9,050.22 is: 13,575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.82 : 33,295.23 = 9,050.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.82/33,295.23 = 9,050.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.82x = 33,295.23 × 9,050.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.82x = 301,329,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,329,156.45/22,196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.33

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