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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.72, 33,294.74 and 6,614.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.72, 33,294.74 and 6,614.35 is: 9,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.72 : 33,294.74 = 6,614.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.72/33,294.74 = 6,614.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.72x = 33,294.74 × 6,614.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.72x = 220,223,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,223,063.52/22,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,921.42

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