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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,381.14, 33,566.91 and 9,230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,381.14, 33,566.91 and 9,230.10 is: 13,843.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,381.14 : 33,566.91 = 9,230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,381.14/33,566.91 = 9,230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,381.14x = 33,566.91 × 9,230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,381.14x = 309,825,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,825,935.99/22,381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.17

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