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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,524.94, 33,786.72 and 9,376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,524.94, 33,786.72 and 9,376.98 is: 14,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,524.94 : 33,786.72 = 9,376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,524.94/33,786.72 = 9,376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,524.94x = 33,786.72 × 9,376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,524.94x = 316,817,397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,817,397.71/22,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,065.18

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