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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.78, 33,336.36 and 6,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.78, 33,336.36 and 6,642 is: 9,962.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.78 : 33,336.36 = 6,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.78/33,336.36 = 6,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.78x = 33,336.36 × 6,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.78x = 221,420,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,420,103.12/22,224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,962.76

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