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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.72, 33,377.94 and 9,102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.72, 33,377.94 and 9,102.42 is: 13,655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.72 : 33,377.94 = 9,102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.72/33,377.94 = 9,102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.72x = 33,377.94 × 9,102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.72x = 303,820,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,820,028.61/22,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,655.62

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