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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,215.60, 33,323.40 and 9,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,215.60, 33,323.40 and 9,741.60 is: 14,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,215.60 : 33,323.40 = 9,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,215.60/33,323.40 = 9,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,215.60x = 33,323.40 × 9,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,215.60x = 324,623,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,623,233.44/22,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.40

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