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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,369.96, 33,524.70 and 9,887.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,369.96, 33,524.70 and 9,887.86 is: 14,818.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,369.96 : 33,524.70 = 9,887.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,369.96/33,524.70 = 9,887.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,369.96x = 33,524.70 × 9,887.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,369.96x = 331,487,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,487,540.14/22,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,818.42

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