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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,271.89, 33,407.85 and 9,951.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,271.89, 33,407.85 and 9,951.25 is: 14,926.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,271.89 : 33,407.85 = 9,951.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,271.89/33,407.85 = 9,951.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,271.89x = 33,407.85 × 9,951.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,271.89x = 332,449,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,449,867.31/22,271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.88

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