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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,154.77, 33,237.62 and 6,572.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,154.77, 33,237.62 and 6,572.39 is: 9,860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,154.77 : 33,237.62 = 6,572.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,154.77/33,237.62 = 6,572.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,154.77x = 33,237.62 × 6,572.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,154.77x = 218,450,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,450,595.38/22,154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.21

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