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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,249.63, 33,385.95 and 9,778.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,249.63, 33,385.95 and 9,778.41 is: 14,672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,249.63 : 33,385.95 = 9,778.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,249.63/33,385.95 = 9,778.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,249.63x = 33,385.95 × 9,778.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,249.63x = 326,461,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,461,507.34/22,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,672.67

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