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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,304.72, 33,451.48 and 9,160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,304.72, 33,451.48 and 9,160.72 is: 13,738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,304.72 : 33,451.48 = 9,160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,304.72/33,451.48 = 9,160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,304.72x = 33,451.48 × 9,160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,304.72x = 306,439,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,439,641.87/22,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.78

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