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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,472.14, 33,711.72 and 9,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,472.14, 33,711.72 and 9,996.52 is: 14,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,472.14 : 33,711.72 = 9,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,472.14/33,711.72 = 9,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,472.14x = 33,711.72 × 9,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,472.14x = 336,999,883.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,999,883.21/22,472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.34

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