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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.48, 33,251.90 and 6,585.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.48, 33,251.90 and 6,585.70 is: 9,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.48 : 33,251.90 = 6,585.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.48/33,251.90 = 6,585.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.48x = 33,251.90 × 6,585.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.48x = 218,987,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,987,037.83/22,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.31

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