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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,198.24, 33,309.66 and 9,049.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,198.24, 33,309.66 and 9,049.59 is: 13,579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,198.24 : 33,309.66 = 9,049.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,198.24/33,309.66 = 9,049.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,198.24x = 33,309.66 × 9,049.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,198.24x = 301,438,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,438,766.04/22,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,579.40

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