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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.68, 33,012.33 and 6,424.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.68, 33,012.33 and 6,424.35 is: 9,637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.68 : 33,012.33 = 6,424.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.68/33,012.33 = 6,424.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.68x = 33,012.33 × 6,424.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.68x = 212,082,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,082,762.24/22,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.20

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