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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,163.91, 33,251.34 and 6,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,163.91, 33,251.34 and 6,581.52 is: 9,873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,163.91 : 33,251.34 = 6,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,163.91/33,251.34 = 6,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,163.91x = 33,251.34 × 6,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,163.91x = 218,844,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,844,359.24/22,163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.91

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