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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,412.70, 33,606.90 and 9,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,412.70, 33,606.90 and 9,250.20 is: 13,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,412.70 : 33,606.90 = 9,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,412.70/33,606.90 = 9,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,412.70x = 33,606.90 × 9,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,412.70x = 310,870,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,870,546.38/22,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.29

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