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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,245.32, 33,377.28 and 9,758.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,245.32, 33,377.28 and 9,758.90 is: 14,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,245.32 : 33,377.28 = 9,758.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,245.32/33,377.28 = 9,758.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,245.32x = 33,377.28 × 9,758.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,245.32x = 325,725,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,725,537.79/22,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,642.43

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