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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.88, 33,409.52 and 9,780.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.88, 33,409.52 and 9,780.48 is: 14,674.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.88 : 33,409.52 = 9,780.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.88/33,409.52 = 9,780.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.88x = 33,409.52 × 9,780.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.88x = 326,761,142.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,761,142.17/22,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,674.76

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