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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,197.36, 33,295.92 and 9,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,197.36, 33,295.92 and 9,049.68 is: 13,574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,197.36 : 33,295.92 = 9,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,197.36/33,295.92 = 9,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,197.36x = 33,295.92 × 9,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,197.36x = 301,317,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,317,421.31/22,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,574.47

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