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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658.52, 33,969.06 and 9,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658.52, 33,969.06 and 9,999.26 is: 14,990.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.52 : 33,969.06 = 9,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.52/33,969.06 = 9,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.52x = 33,969.06 × 9,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.52x = 339,665,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,665,293.05/22,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,990.62

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