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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,119.64, 33,170.82 and 9,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,119.64, 33,170.82 and 9,799 is: 14,694.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,119.64 : 33,170.82 = 9,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,119.64/33,170.82 = 9,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,119.64x = 33,170.82 × 9,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,119.64x = 325,040,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,040,865.18/22,119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,694.67

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