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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.97, 33,333.45 and 6,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.97, 33,333.45 and 6,425.76 is: 9,639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.97 : 33,333.45 = 6,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.97/33,333.45 = 6,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.97x = 33,333.45 × 6,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.97x = 214,192,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,192,749.67/22,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,639.22

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