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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.96, 33,339.44 and 6,429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.96, 33,339.44 and 6,429.76 is: 9,645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.96 : 33,339.44 = 6,429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.96/33,339.44 = 6,429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.96x = 33,339.44 × 6,429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.96x = 214,364,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,364,597.73/22,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,645.22

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