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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,021.05, 33,032.73 and 6,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,021.05, 33,032.73 and 6,227.24 is: 9,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,021.05 : 33,032.73 = 6,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,021.05/33,032.73 = 6,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,021.05x = 33,032.73 × 6,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,021.05x = 205,702,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,702,572.40/22,021.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.18

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