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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.41, 33,601.78 and 6,607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.41, 33,601.78 and 6,607.25 is: 9,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.41 : 33,601.78 = 6,607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.41/33,601.78 = 6,607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.41x = 33,601.78 × 6,607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.41x = 222,015,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,015,176.38/22,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.56

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