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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.92, 33,241.56 and 6,578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.92, 33,241.56 and 6,578.54 is: 9,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.92 : 33,241.56 = 6,578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.92/33,241.56 = 6,578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.92x = 33,241.56 × 6,578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.92x = 218,680,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,680,932.12/22,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.86

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