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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.89, 33,546.86 and 9,218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.89, 33,546.86 and 9,218.45 is: 13,830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.89 : 33,546.86 = 9,218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.89/33,546.86 = 9,218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.89x = 33,546.86 × 9,218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.89x = 309,250,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,250,051.57/22,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.57

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