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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.20, 33,275.96 and 9,704.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.20, 33,275.96 and 9,704.05 is: 14,554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.20 : 33,275.96 = 9,704.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.20/33,275.96 = 9,704.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.20x = 33,275.96 × 9,704.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.20x = 322,911,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,911,726.08/22,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.62

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