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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.78, 33,557.43 and 9,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.78, 33,557.43 and 9,252.40 is: 13,866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.78 : 33,557.43 = 9,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.78/33,557.43 = 9,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.78x = 33,557.43 × 9,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.78x = 310,486,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,486,765.33/22,390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.72

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