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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.08, 33,212.82 and 9,674.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.08, 33,212.82 and 9,674.77 is: 14,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.08 : 33,212.82 = 9,674.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.08/33,212.82 = 9,674.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.08x = 33,212.82 × 9,674.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.08x = 321,326,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,326,394.55/22,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,502.20

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