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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,155.51, 33,233.28 and 6,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,155.51, 33,233.28 and 6,573 is: 9,859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,155.51 : 33,233.28 = 6,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,155.51/33,233.28 = 6,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,155.51x = 33,233.28 × 6,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,155.51x = 218,442,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,442,349.44/22,155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.50

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