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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,143.08, 33,209.73 and 6,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,143.08, 33,209.73 and 6,555.44 is: 9,831.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,143.08 : 33,209.73 = 6,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,143.08/33,209.73 = 6,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,143.08x = 33,209.73 × 6,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,143.08x = 217,704,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,704,392.43/22,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.71

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