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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.89, 33,046.59 and 6,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.89, 33,046.59 and 6,238.80 is: 9,357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.89 : 33,046.59 = 6,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.89/33,046.59 = 6,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.89x = 33,046.59 × 6,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.89x = 206,171,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,171,065.69/22,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.00

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