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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,372.89, 33,574.73 and 9,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,372.89, 33,574.73 and 9,225.26 is: 13,844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,372.89 : 33,574.73 = 9,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,372.89/33,574.73 = 9,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,372.89x = 33,574.73 × 9,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,372.89x = 309,735,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,735,613.68/22,372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.24

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