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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.52, 33,248.61 and 6,583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.52, 33,248.61 and 6,583.50 is: 9,873.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.52 : 33,248.61 = 6,583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.52/33,248.61 = 6,583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.52x = 33,248.61 × 6,583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.52x = 218,892,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,892,223.94/22,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.57

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