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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,068.54, 33,108.41 and 6,486.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,068.54, 33,108.41 and 6,486.17 is: 9,730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,068.54 : 33,108.41 = 6,486.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,068.54/33,108.41 = 6,486.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,068.54x = 33,108.41 × 6,486.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,068.54x = 214,746,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,746,577.72/22,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.89

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