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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.23, 33,609.35 and 9,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.23, 33,609.35 and 9,244.14 is: 13,866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.23 : 33,609.35 = 9,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.23/33,609.35 = 9,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.23x = 33,609.35 × 9,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.23x = 310,689,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,689,536.71/22,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.21

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