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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,483.43, 33,708.73 and 9,317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,483.43, 33,708.73 and 9,317.69 is: 13,969.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,483.43 : 33,708.73 = 9,317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,483.43/33,708.73 = 9,317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,483.43x = 33,708.73 × 9,317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,483.43x = 314,087,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,087,496.43/22,483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.73

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