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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.70, 33,388.71 and 6,680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.70, 33,388.71 and 6,680.34 is: 10,017.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.70 : 33,388.71 = 6,680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.70/33,388.71 = 6,680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.70x = 33,388.71 × 6,680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.70x = 223,047,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,047,934.96/22,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,017.56

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