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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,460.76, 33,690.69 and 9,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,460.76, 33,690.69 and 9,977.40 is: 14,965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,460.76 : 33,690.69 = 9,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,460.76/33,690.69 = 9,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,460.76x = 33,690.69 × 9,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,460.76x = 336,145,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,145,490.41/22,460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,965.90

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