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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.54, 33,367.58 and 6,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.54, 33,367.58 and 6,665.52 is: 9,995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.54 : 33,367.58 = 6,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.54/33,367.58 = 6,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.54x = 33,367.58 × 6,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.54x = 222,412,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,412,388.64/22,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.37

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