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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,391.98, 33,566.10 and 9,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,391.98, 33,566.10 and 9,253.54 is: 13,871.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,391.98 : 33,566.10 = 9,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,391.98/33,566.10 = 9,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,391.98x = 33,566.10 × 9,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,391.98x = 310,605,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,605,248.99/22,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.27

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