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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.48, 33,562.35 and 9,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.48, 33,562.35 and 9,251.04 is: 13,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.48 : 33,562.35 = 9,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.48/33,562.35 = 9,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.48x = 33,562.35 × 9,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.48x = 310,486,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,486,642.34/22,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.52

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