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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,393, 33,566.82 and 9,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,393, 33,566.82 and 9,252.64 is: 13,869.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,393 : 33,566.82 = 9,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,393/33,566.82 = 9,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,393x = 33,566.82 × 9,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,393x = 310,581,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,581,701.40/22,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.59

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