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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.23, 33,257.12 and 6,376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.23, 33,257.12 and 6,376.77 is: 9,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.23 : 33,257.12 = 6,376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.23/33,257.12 = 6,376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.23x = 33,257.12 × 6,376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.23x = 212,072,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,072,973.22/22,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,565.23

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