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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,206.72, 33,333.79 and 9,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,206.72, 33,333.79 and 9,562.74 is: 14,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206.72 : 33,333.79 = 9,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206.72/33,333.79 = 9,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206.72x = 33,333.79 × 9,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206.72x = 318,762,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,762,343.08/22,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,354.32

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