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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.76, 33,245.06 and 6,577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.76, 33,245.06 and 6,577.38 is: 9,867.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.76 : 33,245.06 = 6,577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.76/33,245.06 = 6,577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.76x = 33,245.06 × 6,577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.76x = 218,665,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,665,392.74/22,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.68

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