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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.48, 33,551.56 and 6,783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.48, 33,551.56 and 6,783.28 is: 10,176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.48 : 33,551.56 = 6,783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.48/33,551.56 = 6,783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.48x = 33,551.56 × 6,783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.48x = 227,589,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,589,625.92/22,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,176.39

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