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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,685.58, 33,993.72 and 9,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,685.58, 33,993.72 and 9,530.76 is: 14,281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,685.58 : 33,993.72 = 9,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,685.58/33,993.72 = 9,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,685.58x = 33,993.72 × 9,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,685.58x = 323,985,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,985,986.83/22,685.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,281.58

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