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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,258.96, 33,397.08 and 9,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,258.96, 33,397.08 and 9,117.52 is: 13,679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,258.96 : 33,397.08 = 9,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,258.96/33,397.08 = 9,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,258.96x = 33,397.08 × 9,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,258.96x = 304,498,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,498,544.84/22,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.82

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