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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.28, 33,629.58 and 9,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.28, 33,629.58 and 9,941.52 is: 14,911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.28 : 33,629.58 = 9,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.28/33,629.58 = 9,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.28x = 33,629.58 × 9,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.28x = 334,329,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,329,142.16/22,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,911.24

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