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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,197.24, 33,308.16 and 9,048.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,197.24, 33,308.16 and 9,048.59 is: 13,577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,197.24 : 33,308.16 = 9,048.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,197.24/33,308.16 = 9,048.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,197.24x = 33,308.16 × 9,048.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,197.24x = 301,391,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,391,765.15/22,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.89

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