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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,571.46, 33,848.82 and 9,424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,571.46, 33,848.82 and 9,424.71 is: 14,133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,571.46 : 33,848.82 = 9,424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,571.46/33,848.82 = 9,424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,571.46x = 33,848.82 × 9,424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,571.46x = 319,015,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,015,312.34/22,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,133.57

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