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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.77, 33,551.68 and 9,890.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.77, 33,551.68 and 9,890.41 is: 14,829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.77 : 33,551.68 = 9,890.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.77/33,551.68 = 9,890.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.77x = 33,551.68 × 9,890.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.77x = 331,839,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,839,871.39/22,376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.66

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