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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.41, 33,236.67 and 6,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.41, 33,236.67 and 6,363.18 is: 9,542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.41 : 33,236.67 = 6,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.41/33,236.67 = 6,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.41x = 33,236.67 × 6,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.41x = 211,490,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,490,913.81/22,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.78

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