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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.94, 33,416.85 and 9,957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.94, 33,416.85 and 9,957.30 is: 14,935.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.94 : 33,416.85 = 9,957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.94/33,416.85 = 9,957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.94x = 33,416.85 × 9,957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.94x = 332,741,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,741,600.51/22,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,935.92

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