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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,426.54, 33,639.80 and 9,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,426.54, 33,639.80 and 9,264.44 is: 13,896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,426.54 : 33,639.80 = 9,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,426.54/33,639.80 = 9,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,426.54x = 33,639.80 × 9,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,426.54x = 311,653,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,653,908.71/22,426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.66

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