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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.20, 33,231.96 and 6,577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.20, 33,231.96 and 6,577.80 is: 9,863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.20 : 33,231.96 = 6,577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.20/33,231.96 = 6,577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.20x = 33,231.96 × 6,577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.20x = 218,593,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,593,186.49/22,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.33

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