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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,246.65, 33,355.40 and 9,085.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,246.65, 33,355.40 and 9,085.77 is: 13,622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,246.65 : 33,355.40 = 9,085.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,246.65/33,355.40 = 9,085.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,246.65x = 33,355.40 × 9,085.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,246.65x = 303,059,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,059,447.23/22,246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.70

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