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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,651.17, 33,942.11 and 9,496.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,651.17, 33,942.11 and 9,496.37 is: 14,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,651.17 : 33,942.11 = 9,496.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,651.17/33,942.11 = 9,496.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,651.17x = 33,942.11 × 9,496.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,651.17x = 322,326,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,326,617.95/22,651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.02

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