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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.06, 33,385.59 and 9,774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.06, 33,385.59 and 9,774.15 is: 14,661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.06 : 33,385.59 = 9,774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.06/33,385.59 = 9,774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.06x = 33,385.59 × 9,774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.06x = 326,315,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,315,764.50/22,257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,661.23

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