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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.68, 33,010.83 and 6,423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.68, 33,010.83 and 6,423.35 is: 9,635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.68 : 33,010.83 = 6,423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.68/33,010.83 = 6,423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.68x = 33,010.83 × 6,423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.68x = 212,039,949.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,039,949.83/22,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.69

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