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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.59, 33,202.25 and 6,550.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.59, 33,202.25 and 6,550.43 is: 9,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.59 : 33,202.25 = 6,550.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.59/33,202.25 = 6,550.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.59x = 33,202.25 × 6,550.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.59x = 217,488,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,488,981.72/22,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,827.08

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