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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.08, 33,262.14 and 6,588.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.08, 33,262.14 and 6,588.70 is: 9,884.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.08 : 33,262.14 = 6,588.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.08/33,262.14 = 6,588.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.08x = 33,262.14 × 6,588.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.08x = 219,154,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,154,261.82/22,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.69

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