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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,127.78, 33,186.44 and 6,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,127.78, 33,186.44 and 6,332.32 is: 9,496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,127.78 : 33,186.44 = 6,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,127.78/33,186.44 = 6,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,127.78x = 33,186.44 × 6,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,127.78x = 210,147,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,147,157.74/22,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.98

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