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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,197.23, 33,291.84 and 6,398.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,197.23, 33,291.84 and 6,398.38 is: 9,596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,197.23 : 33,291.84 = 6,398.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,197.23/33,291.84 = 6,398.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,197.23x = 33,291.84 × 6,398.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,197.23x = 213,013,908.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,013,908.83/22,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,596.42

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