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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.19, 33,699.42 and 9,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.19, 33,699.42 and 9,983.28 is: 14,974.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.19 : 33,699.42 = 9,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.19/33,699.42 = 9,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.19x = 33,699.42 × 9,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.19x = 336,430,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,430,745.70/22,466.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,974.98

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