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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.17, 33,355.80 and 9,089.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.17, 33,355.80 and 9,089.54 is: 13,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.17 : 33,355.80 = 9,089.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.17/33,355.80 = 9,089.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.17x = 33,355.80 × 9,089.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.17x = 303,188,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,188,711.55/22,237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,634.32

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