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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.02, 33,232.38 and 6,363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.02, 33,232.38 and 6,363.43 is: 9,544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.02 : 33,232.38 = 6,363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.02/33,232.38 = 6,363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.02x = 33,232.38 × 6,363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.02x = 211,471,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,471,923.86/22,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.24

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