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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.70, 33,633.90 and 9,284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.70, 33,633.90 and 9,284.40 is: 13,921.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.70 : 33,633.90 = 9,284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.70/33,633.90 = 9,284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.70x = 33,633.90 × 9,284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.70x = 312,270,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,270,581.16/22,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.57

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