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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.36, 33,257.34 and 6,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.36, 33,257.34 and 6,588 is: 9,882.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.36 : 33,257.34 = 6,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.36/33,257.34 = 6,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.36x = 33,257.34 × 6,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.36x = 219,099,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,099,355.92/22,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.53

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