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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.80, 33,393.42 and 6,682.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.80, 33,393.42 and 6,682.78 is: 10,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.80 : 33,393.42 = 6,682.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.80/33,393.42 = 6,682.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.80x = 33,393.42 × 6,682.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.80x = 223,160,879.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,160,879.31/22,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.24

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