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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.86, 33,332.83 and 9,074.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.86, 33,332.83 and 9,074.23 is: 13,611.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.86 : 33,332.83 = 9,074.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.86/33,332.83 = 9,074.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.86x = 33,332.83 × 9,074.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.86x = 302,469,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,469,895.66/22,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.37

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