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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.96, 33,236.36 and 6,365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.96, 33,236.36 and 6,365.85 is: 9,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.96 : 33,236.36 = 6,365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.96/33,236.36 = 6,365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.96x = 33,236.36 × 6,365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.96x = 211,577,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,577,650.48/22,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,547.32

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