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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.08, 33,258.36 and 6,373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.08, 33,258.36 and 6,373.97 is: 9,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.08 : 33,258.36 = 6,373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.08/33,258.36 = 6,373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.08x = 33,258.36 × 6,373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.08x = 211,987,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,987,699.24/22,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,562.32

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