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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,647.23, 33,959.91 and 9,496.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,647.23, 33,959.91 and 9,496.07 is: 14,239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,647.23 : 33,959.91 = 9,496.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,647.23/33,959.91 = 9,496.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,647.23x = 33,959.91 × 9,496.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,647.23x = 322,485,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,485,682.55/22,647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.52

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