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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.78, 33,172.42 and 9,462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.78, 33,172.42 and 9,462.82 is: 14,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.78 : 33,172.42 = 9,462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.78/33,172.42 = 9,462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.78x = 33,172.42 × 9,462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.78x = 313,904,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,904,639.42/22,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,194.34

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