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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,672.89, 33,974.73 and 9,518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,672.89, 33,974.73 and 9,518.13 is: 14,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,672.89 : 33,974.73 = 9,518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,672.89/33,974.73 = 9,518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,672.89x = 33,974.73 × 9,518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,672.89x = 323,375,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,375,896.85/22,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.67

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