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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.87, 33,238.31 and 6,361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.87, 33,238.31 and 6,361.68 is: 9,542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.87 : 33,238.31 = 6,361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.87/33,238.31 = 6,361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.87x = 33,238.31 × 6,361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.87x = 211,451,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,451,491.96/22,157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.95

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