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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.96, 33,493.92 and 9,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.96, 33,493.92 and 9,186.88 is: 13,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.96 : 33,493.92 = 9,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.96/33,493.92 = 9,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.96x = 33,493.92 × 9,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.96x = 307,704,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,704,623.77/22,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.58

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