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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.61, 33,248.37 and 9,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.61, 33,248.37 and 9,699.70 is: 14,538.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.61 : 33,248.37 = 9,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.61/33,248.37 = 9,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.61x = 33,248.37 × 9,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.61x = 322,499,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,499,214.49/22,182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,538.38

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