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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,327.92, 33,495.93 and 9,189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,327.92, 33,495.93 and 9,189.72 is: 13,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,327.92 : 33,495.93 = 9,189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,327.92/33,495.93 = 9,189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,327.92x = 33,495.93 × 9,189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,327.92x = 307,818,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,818,217.84/22,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.25

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