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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,198.44, 33,299.58 and 9,051.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,198.44, 33,299.58 and 9,051.72 is: 13,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,198.44 : 33,299.58 = 9,051.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,198.44/33,299.58 = 9,051.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,198.44x = 33,299.58 × 9,051.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,198.44x = 301,418,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,418,474.28/22,198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.36

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