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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.57, 33,214.95 and 6,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.57, 33,214.95 and 6,344.94 is: 9,518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.57 : 33,214.95 = 6,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.57/33,214.95 = 6,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.57x = 33,214.95 × 6,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.57x = 210,746,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,746,864.85/22,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,518.58

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