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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.52, 33,294.94 and 6,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.52, 33,294.94 and 6,614.28 is: 9,921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.52 : 33,294.94 = 6,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.52/33,294.94 = 6,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.52x = 33,294.94 × 6,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.52x = 220,222,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,222,055.74/22,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,921.47

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