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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,328.58, 33,497.98 and 9,680.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,328.58, 33,497.98 and 9,680.45 is: 14,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,328.58 : 33,497.98 = 9,680.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,328.58/33,497.98 = 9,680.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,328.58x = 33,497.98 × 9,680.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,328.58x = 324,275,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,275,520.49/22,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,522.89

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