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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.78, 33,385.08 and 9,109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.78, 33,385.08 and 9,109.15 is: 13,663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.78 : 33,385.08 = 9,109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.78/33,385.08 = 9,109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.78x = 33,385.08 × 9,109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.78x = 304,109,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,109,701.48/22,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.69

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