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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.96, 33,248.37 and 6,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.96, 33,248.37 and 6,579.60 is: 9,871.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.96 : 33,248.37 = 6,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.96/33,248.37 = 6,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.96x = 33,248.37 × 6,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.96x = 218,760,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,760,975.25/22,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.01

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