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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,414.89, 33,614.48 and 6,615.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,414.89, 33,614.48 and 6,615.71 is: 9,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,414.89 : 33,614.48 = 6,615.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,414.89/33,614.48 = 6,615.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,414.89x = 33,614.48 × 6,615.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,414.89x = 222,383,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,383,626.00/22,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,921.24

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