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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.92, 33,257.45 and 6,372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.92, 33,257.45 and 6,372.98 is: 9,561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.92 : 33,257.45 = 6,372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.92/33,257.45 = 6,372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.92x = 33,257.45 × 6,372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.92x = 211,949,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,949,162.78/22,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.07

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