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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.84, 33,252.06 and 6,588.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.84, 33,252.06 and 6,588.68 is: 9,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.84 : 33,252.06 = 6,588.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.84/33,252.06 = 6,588.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.84x = 33,252.06 × 6,588.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.84x = 219,087,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,087,182.68/22,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.22

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