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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,207.78, 33,303.30 and 9,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,207.78, 33,303.30 and 9,052.84 is: 13,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,207.78 : 33,303.30 = 9,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,207.78/33,303.30 = 9,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,207.78x = 33,303.30 × 9,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,207.78x = 301,489,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,489,446.37/22,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.85

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