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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.89, 33,343.47 and 9,072.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.89, 33,343.47 and 9,072.06 is: 13,608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.89 : 33,343.47 = 9,072.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.89/33,343.47 = 9,072.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.89x = 33,343.47 × 9,072.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.89x = 302,493,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,493,960.45/22,228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.15

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