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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,239.98, 33,356.24 and 9,756.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,239.98, 33,356.24 and 9,756.65 is: 14,633.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,239.98 : 33,356.24 = 9,756.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,239.98/33,356.24 = 9,756.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,239.98x = 33,356.24 × 9,756.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,239.98x = 325,445,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,445,266.78/22,239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,633.35

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