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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.80, 33,327.97 and 6,632.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.80, 33,327.97 and 6,632.42 is: 9,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.80 : 33,327.97 = 6,632.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.80/33,327.97 = 6,632.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.80x = 33,327.97 × 6,632.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.80x = 221,045,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,045,094.79/22,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.35

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