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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.60, 33,644.40 and 9,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.60, 33,644.40 and 9,277.60 is: 13,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.60 : 33,644.40 = 9,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.60/33,644.40 = 9,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.60x = 33,644.40 × 9,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.60x = 312,139,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,139,285.44/22,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.40

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