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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,372.63, 33,534.34 and 9,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,372.63, 33,534.34 and 9,217.82 is: 13,816.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,372.63 : 33,534.34 = 9,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,372.63/33,534.34 = 9,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,372.63x = 33,534.34 × 9,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,372.63x = 309,113,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,113,509.94/22,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.59

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