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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,428.65, 33,617.84 and 9,098.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,428.65, 33,617.84 and 9,098.55 is: 13,637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,428.65 : 33,617.84 = 9,098.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,428.65/33,617.84 = 9,098.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,428.65x = 33,617.84 × 9,098.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,428.65x = 305,873,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,873,552.64/22,428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.63

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