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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,438.12, 33,661.14 and 9,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,438.12, 33,661.14 and 9,283.12 is: 13,926.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,438.12 : 33,661.14 = 9,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,438.12/33,661.14 = 9,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,438.12x = 33,661.14 × 9,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,438.12x = 312,480,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,480,401.96/22,438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.32

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