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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,305.72, 33,452.98 and 9,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,305.72, 33,452.98 and 9,161.72 is: 13,740.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,305.72 : 33,452.98 = 9,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,305.72/33,452.98 = 9,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,305.72x = 33,452.98 × 9,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,305.72x = 306,486,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,486,835.93/22,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.28

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