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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,602.62, 33,904.74 and 9,436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,602.62, 33,904.74 and 9,436.88 is: 14,155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,602.62 : 33,904.74 = 9,436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,602.62/33,904.74 = 9,436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,602.62x = 33,904.74 × 9,436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,602.62x = 319,954,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,954,962.81/22,602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,155.66

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