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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,647.62, 33,958.46 and 9,488.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,647.62, 33,958.46 and 9,488.90 is: 14,227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,647.62 : 33,958.46 = 9,488.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,647.62/33,958.46 = 9,488.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,647.62x = 33,958.46 × 9,488.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,647.62x = 322,228,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,228,431.09/22,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.92

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