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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,128.78, 33,187.94 and 6,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,128.78, 33,187.94 and 6,333.32 is: 9,498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,128.78 : 33,187.94 = 6,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,128.78/33,187.94 = 6,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,128.78x = 33,187.94 × 6,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,128.78x = 210,189,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,189,844.16/22,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.48

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