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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.88, 33,371.90 and 6,453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.88, 33,371.90 and 6,453.86 is: 9,680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.88 : 33,371.90 = 6,453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.88/33,371.90 = 6,453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.88x = 33,371.90 × 6,453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.88x = 215,377,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,377,570.53/22,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,680.81

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