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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,385.54, 33,579.63 and 9,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,385.54, 33,579.63 and 9,233.36 is: 13,850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,385.54 : 33,579.63 = 9,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,385.54/33,579.63 = 9,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,385.54x = 33,579.63 × 9,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,385.54x = 310,052,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,052,812.46/22,385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.58

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