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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.89, 33,394.50 and 9,782.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.89, 33,394.50 and 9,782.52 is: 14,672.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.89 : 33,394.50 = 9,782.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.89/33,394.50 = 9,782.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.89x = 33,394.50 × 9,782.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.89x = 326,682,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,682,364.14/22,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,672.53

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