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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,340.49, 33,488.87 and 9,203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,340.49, 33,488.87 and 9,203.91 is: 13,796.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,340.49 : 33,488.87 = 9,203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,340.49/33,488.87 = 9,203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,340.49x = 33,488.87 × 9,203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,340.49x = 308,228,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,228,499.46/22,340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.85

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