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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,419.74, 33,609.56 and 9,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,419.74, 33,609.56 and 9,263.72 is: 13,887.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,419.74 : 33,609.56 = 9,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,419.74/33,609.56 = 9,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,419.74x = 33,609.56 × 9,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,419.74x = 311,349,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,349,553.16/22,419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.30

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