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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,231.89, 33,347.89 and 9,084.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,231.89, 33,347.89 and 9,084.26 is: 13,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,231.89 : 33,347.89 = 9,084.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,231.89/33,347.89 = 9,084.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,231.89x = 33,347.89 × 9,084.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,231.89x = 302,941,014.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,941,014.97/22,231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.42

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