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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.79, 33,344.71 and 9,082.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.79, 33,344.71 and 9,082.16 is: 13,623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.79 : 33,344.71 = 9,082.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.79/33,344.71 = 9,082.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.79x = 33,344.71 × 9,082.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.79x = 302,841,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,841,926.99/22,229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.25

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