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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,569.20, 33,863.58 and 9,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,569.20, 33,863.58 and 9,424.52 is: 14,140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,569.20 : 33,863.58 = 9,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,569.20/33,863.58 = 9,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,569.20x = 33,863.58 × 9,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,569.20x = 319,147,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,147,986.98/22,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.86

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