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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,565.89, 33,851.12 and 9,236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,565.89, 33,851.12 and 9,236.13 is: 13,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,565.89 : 33,851.12 = 9,236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,565.89/33,851.12 = 9,236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,565.89x = 33,851.12 × 9,236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,565.89x = 312,653,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,653,171.84/22,565.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.12

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