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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,197.20, 33,295.80 and 9,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,197.20, 33,295.80 and 9,042.80 is: 13,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,197.20 : 33,295.80 = 9,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,197.20/33,295.80 = 9,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,197.20x = 33,295.80 × 9,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,197.20x = 301,087,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,087,260.24/22,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.20

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