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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.82, 33,349.55 and 9,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.82, 33,349.55 and 9,740.40 is: 14,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.82 : 33,349.55 = 9,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.82/33,349.55 = 9,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.82x = 33,349.55 × 9,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.82x = 324,837,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,837,908.12/22,226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.68

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