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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259.60, 33,389.40 and 9,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259.60, 33,389.40 and 9,785.60 is: 14,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259.60 : 33,389.40 = 9,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259.60/33,389.40 = 9,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259.60x = 33,389.40 × 9,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259.60x = 326,735,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,735,312.64/22,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,678.40

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