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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.98, 33,545.10 and 9,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.98, 33,545.10 and 9,239.52 is: 13,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.98 : 33,545.10 = 9,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.98/33,545.10 = 9,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.98x = 33,545.10 × 9,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.98x = 309,940,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,940,622.35/22,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.25

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