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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.16, 33,544.55 and 9,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.16, 33,544.55 and 9,881.92 is: 14,825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.16 : 33,544.55 = 9,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.16/33,544.55 = 9,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.16x = 33,544.55 × 9,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.16x = 331,484,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,484,559.54/22,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,825.45

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