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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.40, 33,233.68 and 6,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.40, 33,233.68 and 6,361.17 is: 9,539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.40 : 33,233.68 = 6,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.40/33,233.68 = 6,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.40x = 33,233.68 × 6,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.40x = 211,405,088.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,405,088.21/22,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.77

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