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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,003.93, 33,013.46 and 6,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,003.93, 33,013.46 and 6,423.85 is: 9,637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,003.93 : 33,013.46 = 6,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,003.93/33,013.46 = 6,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,003.93x = 33,013.46 × 6,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,003.93x = 212,073,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,073,515.02/22,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.98

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