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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371.63, 33,548.91 and 9,884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371.63, 33,548.91 and 9,884.84 is: 14,823.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371.63 : 33,548.91 = 9,884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371.63/33,548.91 = 9,884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371.63x = 33,548.91 × 9,884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371.63x = 331,625,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,625,430.51/22,371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,823.48

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