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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.08, 33,424.50 and 6,700.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.08, 33,424.50 and 6,700.28 is: 10,051.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.08 : 33,424.50 = 6,700.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.08/33,424.50 = 6,700.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.08x = 33,424.50 × 6,700.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.08x = 223,953,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,953,508.86/22,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.29

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