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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,422.99, 33,611.41 and 9,948.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,422.99, 33,611.41 and 9,948.89 is: 14,913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,422.99 : 33,611.41 = 9,948.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,422.99/33,611.41 = 9,948.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,422.99x = 33,611.41 × 9,948.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,422.99x = 334,396,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,396,220.83/22,422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,913.10

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