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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.24, 33,416.34 and 9,804.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.24, 33,416.34 and 9,804.38 is: 14,704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.24 : 33,416.34 = 9,804.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.24/33,416.34 = 9,804.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.24x = 33,416.34 × 9,804.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.24x = 327,626,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,626,495.57/22,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,704.14

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