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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,261.53, 33,392.30 and 6,679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,261.53, 33,392.30 and 6,679.16 is: 10,018.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,261.53 : 33,392.30 = 6,679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,261.53/33,392.30 = 6,679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,261.53x = 33,392.30 × 6,679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,261.53x = 223,032,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,032,514.47/22,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.74

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