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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,372.63, 33,550.41 and 9,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,372.63, 33,550.41 and 9,885.84 is: 14,824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,372.63 : 33,550.41 = 9,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,372.63/33,550.41 = 9,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,372.63x = 33,550.41 × 9,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,372.63x = 331,673,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,673,985.19/22,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,824.99

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