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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.83, 33,325.43 and 9,073.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.83, 33,325.43 and 9,073.81 is: 13,602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.83 : 33,325.43 = 9,073.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.83/33,325.43 = 9,073.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.83x = 33,325.43 × 9,073.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.83x = 302,388,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,388,491.31/22,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,602.83

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