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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.93, 33,251.85 and 6,585.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.93, 33,251.85 and 6,585.51 is: 9,878.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.93 : 33,251.85 = 6,585.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.93/33,251.85 = 6,585.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.93x = 33,251.85 × 6,585.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.93x = 218,980,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,980,390.69/22,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.25

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