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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277, 33,389.58 and 9,113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277, 33,389.58 and 9,113.42 is: 13,659.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277 : 33,389.58 = 9,113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277/33,389.58 = 9,113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277x = 33,389.58 × 9,113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277x = 304,293,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,293,266.16/22,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.53

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