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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,234.62, 33,351.96 and 9,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,234.62, 33,351.96 and 9,087 is: 13,630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,234.62 : 33,351.96 = 9,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,234.62/33,351.96 = 9,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,234.62x = 33,351.96 × 9,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,234.62x = 303,069,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,069,260.52/22,234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.51

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