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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.85, 33,331.40 and 9,068.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.85, 33,331.40 and 9,068.55 is: 13,606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.85 : 33,331.40 = 9,068.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.85/33,331.40 = 9,068.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.85x = 33,331.40 × 9,068.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.85x = 302,267,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,267,422.13/22,214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.55

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