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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,370.27, 33,551.34 and 9,042.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,370.27, 33,551.34 and 9,042.62 is: 13,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,370.27 : 33,551.34 = 9,042.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,370.27/33,551.34 = 9,042.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,370.27x = 33,551.34 × 9,042.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,370.27x = 303,391,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,391,850.35/22,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.28

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