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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,397.97, 33,596.96 and 9,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,397.97, 33,596.96 and 9,235.88 is: 13,853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,397.97 : 33,596.96 = 9,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,397.97/33,596.96 = 9,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,397.97x = 33,596.96 × 9,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,397.97x = 310,297,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,297,490.92/22,397.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.82

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