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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.20, 33,376.08 and 6,671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.20, 33,376.08 and 6,671.72 is: 10,004.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.20 : 33,376.08 = 6,671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.20/33,376.08 = 6,671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.20x = 33,376.08 × 6,671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.20x = 222,675,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,675,860.46/22,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.67

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