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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.80, 33,393.40 and 6,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.80, 33,393.40 and 6,682.80 is: 10,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.80 : 33,393.40 = 6,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.80/33,393.40 = 6,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.80x = 33,393.40 × 6,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.80x = 223,161,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,161,413.52/22,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.26

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