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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.13, 33,051.42 and 6,237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.13, 33,051.42 and 6,237.90 is: 9,357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.13 : 33,051.42 = 6,237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.13/33,051.42 = 6,237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.13x = 33,051.42 × 6,237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.13x = 206,171,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,171,452.82/22,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.34

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