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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,305.50, 33,471.21 and 9,993.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,305.50, 33,471.21 and 9,993.50 is: 14,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,305.50 : 33,471.21 = 9,993.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,305.50/33,471.21 = 9,993.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,305.50x = 33,471.21 × 9,993.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,305.50x = 334,494,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,494,537.14/22,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.06

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