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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.22, 33,279.54 and 9,703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.22, 33,279.54 and 9,703.36 is: 14,557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.22 : 33,279.54 = 9,703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.22/33,279.54 = 9,703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.22x = 33,279.54 × 9,703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.22x = 322,923,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,923,357.25/22,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,557.76

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