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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.58, 33,721.20 and 9,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.58, 33,721.20 and 9,996.72 is: 14,998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.58 : 33,721.20 = 9,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.58/33,721.20 = 9,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.58x = 33,721.20 × 9,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.58x = 337,101,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,101,394.46/22,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,998.56

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