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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.28, 33,332.16 and 9,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.28, 33,332.16 and 9,072.32 is: 13,606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.28 : 33,332.16 = 9,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.28/33,332.16 = 9,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.28x = 33,332.16 × 9,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.28x = 302,400,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,400,021.81/22,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.13

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