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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.72, 33,236.58 and 6,575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.72, 33,236.58 and 6,575.34 is: 9,863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.72 : 33,236.58 = 6,575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.72/33,236.58 = 6,575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.72x = 33,236.58 × 6,575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.72x = 218,541,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,541,926.25/22,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.02

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