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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,515.50, 33,773.25 and 6,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,515.50, 33,773.25 and 6,099.50 is: 9,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,515.50 : 33,773.25 = 6,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,515.50/33,773.25 = 6,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,515.50x = 33,773.25 × 6,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,515.50x = 205,999,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,999,938.38/22,515.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.25

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