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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,112.08, 33,172.49 and 6,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,112.08, 33,172.49 and 6,317.24 is: 9,477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,112.08 : 33,172.49 = 6,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,112.08/33,172.49 = 6,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,112.08x = 33,172.49 × 6,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,112.08x = 209,558,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,558,580.73/22,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.11

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