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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,419.72, 33,633.68 and 9,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,419.72, 33,633.68 and 9,264.96 is: 13,899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,419.72 : 33,633.68 = 9,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,419.72/33,633.68 = 9,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,419.72x = 33,633.68 × 9,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,419.72x = 311,614,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,614,699.85/22,419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.13

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