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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,180.23, 33,271.97 and 6,384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,180.23, 33,271.97 and 6,384.62 is: 9,577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180.23 : 33,271.97 = 6,384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180.23/33,271.97 = 6,384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180.23x = 33,271.97 × 6,384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180.23x = 212,428,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,428,936.36/22,180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.40

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