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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.28, 33,632.58 and 9,943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.28, 33,632.58 and 9,943.52 is: 14,914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.28 : 33,632.58 = 9,943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.28/33,632.58 = 9,943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.28x = 33,632.58 × 9,943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.28x = 334,426,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,426,231.88/22,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,914.24

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