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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,470.89, 33,706.39 and 9,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,470.89, 33,706.39 and 9,134.48 is: 13,701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,470.89 : 33,706.39 = 9,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,470.89/33,706.39 = 9,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,470.89x = 33,706.39 × 9,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,470.89x = 307,890,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,890,234.29/22,470.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.74

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