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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.63, 33,551.91 and 9,886.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.63, 33,551.91 and 9,886.84 is: 14,826.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.63 : 33,551.91 = 9,886.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.63/33,551.91 = 9,886.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.63x = 33,551.91 × 9,886.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.63x = 331,722,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,722,365.86/22,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,826.49

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