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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.49, 33,358.38 and 9,762.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.49, 33,358.38 and 9,762.06 is: 14,634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.49 : 33,358.38 = 9,762.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.49/33,358.38 = 9,762.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.49x = 33,358.38 × 9,762.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.49x = 325,646,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,646,507.06/22,251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,634.82

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