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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,561.50, 33,842.25 and 6,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,561.50, 33,842.25 and 6,145.50 is: 9,218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,561.50 : 33,842.25 = 6,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,561.50/33,842.25 = 6,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,561.50x = 33,842.25 × 6,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,561.50x = 207,977,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,977,547.38/22,561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,218.25

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