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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.45, 33,371.67 and 6,456.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.45, 33,371.67 and 6,456.45 is: 9,683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.45 : 33,371.67 = 6,456.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.45/33,371.67 = 6,456.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.45x = 33,371.67 × 6,456.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.45x = 215,462,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,462,518.77/22,251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,683.08

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