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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.04, 33,688.71 and 9,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.04, 33,688.71 and 9,312.44 is: 13,973.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.04 : 33,688.71 = 9,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.04/33,688.71 = 9,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.04x = 33,688.71 × 9,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.04x = 313,723,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,723,922.11/22,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.69

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