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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,372.11, 33,552.98 and 9,885.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,372.11, 33,552.98 and 9,885.33 is: 14,825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,372.11 : 33,552.98 = 9,885.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,372.11/33,552.98 = 9,885.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,372.11x = 33,552.98 × 9,885.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,372.11x = 331,682,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,682,279.78/22,372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,825.70

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