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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.28, 33,261.90 and 6,382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.28, 33,261.90 and 6,382.68 is: 9,571.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.28 : 33,261.90 = 6,382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.28/33,261.90 = 6,382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.28x = 33,261.90 × 6,382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.28x = 212,300,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,300,063.89/22,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571.14

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