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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,235.62, 33,353.49 and 6,441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,235.62, 33,353.49 and 6,441.97 is: 9,662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,235.62 : 33,353.49 = 6,441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,235.62/33,353.49 = 6,441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,235.62x = 33,353.49 × 6,441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,235.62x = 214,862,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,862,181.98/22,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,662.97

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