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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.29, 33,241.68 and 6,366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.29, 33,241.68 and 6,366.71 is: 9,549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.29 : 33,241.68 = 6,366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.29/33,241.68 = 6,366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.29x = 33,241.68 × 6,366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.29x = 211,640,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,640,136.47/22,161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.99

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