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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.52, 33,564.28 and 9,218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.52, 33,564.28 and 9,218.72 is: 13,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.52 : 33,564.28 = 9,218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.52/33,564.28 = 9,218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.52x = 33,564.28 × 9,218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.52x = 309,419,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,419,699.32/22,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.73

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