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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.79, 33,635.69 and 9,261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.79, 33,635.69 and 9,261.69 is: 13,892.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.79 : 33,635.69 = 9,261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.79/33,635.69 = 9,261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.79x = 33,635.69 × 9,261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.79x = 311,523,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,523,287.41/22,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.54

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