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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.28, 33,196.14 and 6,338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.28, 33,196.14 and 6,338.73 is: 9,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.28 : 33,196.14 = 6,338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.28/33,196.14 = 6,338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.28x = 33,196.14 × 6,338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.28x = 210,421,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,421,428.59/22,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.30

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