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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.18, 33,619.62 and 9,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.18, 33,619.62 and 9,265.16 is: 13,892.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.18 : 33,619.62 = 9,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.18/33,619.62 = 9,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.18x = 33,619.62 × 9,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.18x = 311,491,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,491,158.44/22,421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.72

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