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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.57, 33,390.37 and 9,781.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.57, 33,390.37 and 9,781.34 is: 14,677.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.57 : 33,390.37 = 9,781.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.57/33,390.37 = 9,781.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.57x = 33,390.37 × 9,781.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.57x = 326,602,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,602,561.70/22,252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.07

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