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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,215.82, 33,337.50 and 9,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,215.82, 33,337.50 and 9,068.18 is: 13,607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,215.82 : 33,337.50 = 9,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,215.82/33,337.50 = 9,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,215.82x = 33,337.50 × 9,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,215.82x = 302,310,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,310,450.75/22,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.89

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