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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.08, 33,331.98 and 9,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.08, 33,331.98 and 9,732.40 is: 14,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.08 : 33,331.98 = 9,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.08/33,331.98 = 9,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.08x = 33,331.98 × 9,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.08x = 324,400,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,400,162.15/22,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.36

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