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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,208.24, 33,303.12 and 9,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,208.24, 33,303.12 and 9,051.68 is: 13,573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,208.24 : 33,303.12 = 9,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,208.24/33,303.12 = 9,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,208.24x = 33,303.12 × 9,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,208.24x = 301,449,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,449,185.24/22,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.75

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