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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,303.72, 33,449.98 and 9,159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,303.72, 33,449.98 and 9,159.72 is: 13,737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,303.72 : 33,449.98 = 9,159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,303.72/33,449.98 = 9,159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,303.72x = 33,449.98 × 9,159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,303.72x = 306,392,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,392,450.81/22,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.28

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