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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.84, 33,014.40 and 6,427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.84, 33,014.40 and 6,427.68 is: 9,641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.84 : 33,014.40 = 6,427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.84/33,014.40 = 6,427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.84x = 33,014.40 × 6,427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.84x = 212,205,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,205,998.59/22,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,641.85

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