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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.70, 33,263.55 and 6,591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.70, 33,263.55 and 6,591.30 is: 9,886.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.70 : 33,263.55 = 6,591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.70/33,263.55 = 6,591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.70x = 33,263.55 × 6,591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.70x = 219,250,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,250,037.12/22,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.95

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