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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,636.08, 33,955.74 and 9,486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,636.08, 33,955.74 and 9,486.54 is: 14,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,636.08 : 33,955.74 = 9,486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,636.08/33,955.74 = 9,486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,636.08x = 33,955.74 × 9,486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,636.08x = 322,122,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,122,485.74/22,636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.49

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