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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266, 33,404.80 and 9,788.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266, 33,404.80 and 9,788.48 is: 14,685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266 : 33,404.80 = 9,788.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266/33,404.80 = 9,788.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266x = 33,404.80 × 9,788.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266x = 326,982,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,982,216.70/22,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,685.27

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