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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,327.88, 33,491.82 and 9,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,327.88, 33,491.82 and 9,171.02 is: 13,756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,327.88 : 33,491.82 = 9,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,327.88/33,491.82 = 9,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,327.88x = 33,491.82 × 9,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,327.88x = 307,154,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,154,151.06/22,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.53

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