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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.14, 33,472.67 and 9,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.14, 33,472.67 and 9,158.24 is: 13,737.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.14 : 33,472.67 = 9,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.14/33,472.67 = 9,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.14x = 33,472.67 × 9,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.14x = 306,550,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,550,745.30/22,315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.34

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