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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.60, 33,254.40 and 9,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.60, 33,254.40 and 9,695.60 is: 14,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.60 : 33,254.40 = 9,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.60/33,254.40 = 9,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.60x = 33,254.40 × 9,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.60x = 322,421,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,421,360.64/22,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,543.40

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