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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,632.78, 33,952.95 and 9,486.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,632.78, 33,952.95 and 9,486.15 is: 14,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,632.78 : 33,952.95 = 9,486.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,632.78/33,952.95 = 9,486.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,632.78x = 33,952.95 × 9,486.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,632.78x = 322,082,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,082,606.88/22,632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.80

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