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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.55, 33,564.36 and 9,218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.55, 33,564.36 and 9,218.73 is: 13,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.55 : 33,564.36 = 9,218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.55/33,564.36 = 9,218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.55x = 33,564.36 × 9,218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.55x = 309,420,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,420,772.46/22,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.76

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