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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.33, 33,395.99 and 9,785.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.33, 33,395.99 and 9,785.09 is: 14,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.33 : 33,395.99 = 9,785.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.33/33,395.99 = 9,785.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.33x = 33,395.99 × 9,785.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.33x = 326,782,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,782,551.88/22,256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,682.68

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