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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,154.42, 33,233.44 and 6,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,154.42, 33,233.44 and 6,572 is: 9,858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,154.42 : 33,233.44 = 6,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,154.42/33,233.44 = 6,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,154.42x = 33,233.44 × 6,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,154.42x = 218,410,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,410,167.68/22,154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.54

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