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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.87, 33,546.76 and 9,221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.87, 33,546.76 and 9,221.85 is: 13,824.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.87 : 33,546.76 = 9,221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.87/33,546.76 = 9,221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.87x = 33,546.76 × 9,221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.87x = 309,363,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,363,165.65/22,377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.51

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