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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.58, 33,591.51 and 9,268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.58, 33,591.51 and 9,268.38 is: 13,894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.58 : 33,591.51 = 9,268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.58/33,591.51 = 9,268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.58x = 33,591.51 × 9,268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.58x = 311,338,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,338,879.45/22,406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.98

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