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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.72, 33,272.76 and 6,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.72, 33,272.76 and 6,383.58 is: 9,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.72 : 33,272.76 = 6,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.72/33,272.76 = 6,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.72x = 33,272.76 × 6,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.72x = 212,399,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,399,325.28/22,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,576.72

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