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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,413.80, 33,606.30 and 9,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,413.80, 33,606.30 and 9,271.40 is: 13,901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,413.80 : 33,606.30 = 9,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,413.80/33,606.30 = 9,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,413.80x = 33,606.30 × 9,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,413.80x = 311,577,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,577,449.82/22,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.14

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