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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.84, 33,335.76 and 9,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.84, 33,335.76 and 9,073.28 is: 13,609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.84 : 33,335.76 = 9,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.84/33,335.76 = 9,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.84x = 33,335.76 × 9,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.84x = 302,464,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,464,684.49/22,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.92

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