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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.99, 33,257.55 and 6,373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.99, 33,257.55 and 6,373.05 is: 9,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.99 : 33,257.55 = 6,373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.99/33,257.55 = 6,373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.99x = 33,257.55 × 6,373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.99x = 211,951,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,951,846.81/22,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.17

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