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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.40, 33,558.99 and 9,214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.40, 33,558.99 and 9,214.78 is: 13,828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.40 : 33,558.99 = 9,214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.40/33,558.99 = 9,214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.40x = 33,558.99 × 9,214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.40x = 309,238,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,238,709.87/22,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.51

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