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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,267.80, 33,391.92 and 6,681.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,267.80, 33,391.92 and 6,681.78 is: 10,019.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,267.80 : 33,391.92 = 6,681.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,267.80/33,391.92 = 6,681.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,267.80x = 33,391.92 × 6,681.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,267.80x = 223,117,463.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,117,463.22/22,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.74

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