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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.24, 33,263.82 and 6,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.24, 33,263.82 and 6,384.24 is: 9,574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.24 : 33,263.82 = 6,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.24/33,263.82 = 6,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.24x = 33,263.82 × 6,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.24x = 212,364,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,364,210.20/22,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,574.91

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