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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.91, 33,233.76 and 6,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.91, 33,233.76 and 6,364.26 is: 9,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.91 : 33,233.76 = 6,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.91/33,233.76 = 6,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.91x = 33,233.76 × 6,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.91x = 211,508,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,508,289.42/22,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.50

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