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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,479.57, 33,717.74 and 9,995.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,479.57, 33,717.74 and 9,995.85 is: 14,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,479.57 : 33,717.74 = 9,995.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,479.57/33,717.74 = 9,995.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,479.57x = 33,717.74 × 9,995.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,479.57x = 337,037,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,037,421.40/22,479.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.05

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