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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.54, 33,372.96 and 6,666.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.54, 33,372.96 and 6,666.18 is: 9,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.54 : 33,372.96 = 6,666.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.54/33,372.96 = 6,666.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.54x = 33,372.96 × 6,666.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.54x = 222,470,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,470,158.49/22,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.31

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