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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.89, 33,545.36 and 9,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.89, 33,545.36 and 9,217.45 is: 13,829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.89 : 33,545.36 = 9,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.89/33,545.36 = 9,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.89x = 33,545.36 × 9,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.89x = 309,202,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,202,678.53/22,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.07

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