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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.51, 33,247.76 and 6,579.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.51, 33,247.76 and 6,579.14 is: 9,870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.51 : 33,247.76 = 6,579.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.51/33,247.76 = 6,579.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.51x = 33,247.76 × 6,579.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.51x = 218,741,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,741,468.59/22,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.33

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