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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,602.61, 33,906.97 and 9,451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,602.61, 33,906.97 and 9,451.89 is: 14,179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,602.61 : 33,906.97 = 9,451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,602.61/33,906.97 = 9,451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,602.61x = 33,906.97 × 9,451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,602.61x = 320,484,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,484,962.49/22,602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.11

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