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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,148, 33,222 and 9,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,148, 33,222 and 9,836 is: 14,754

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,148 : 33,222 = 9,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,148/33,222 = 9,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,148x = 33,222 × 9,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,148x = 326,771,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,771,592/22,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754

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