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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.52, 33,551.70 and 9,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.52, 33,551.70 and 9,214.04 is: 13,815.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.52 : 33,551.70 = 9,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.52/33,551.70 = 9,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.52x = 33,551.70 × 9,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.52x = 309,146,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,146,705.87/22,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.67

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