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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,269.36, 33,409.16 and 6,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,269.36, 33,409.16 and 6,687.28 is: 10,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,269.36 : 33,409.16 = 6,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,269.36/33,409.16 = 6,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,269.36x = 33,409.16 × 6,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,269.36x = 223,416,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,416,407.48/22,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.46

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