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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311.44, 33,465.72 and 6,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311.44, 33,465.72 and 6,729.20 is: 10,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311.44 : 33,465.72 = 6,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311.44/33,465.72 = 6,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311.44x = 33,465.72 × 6,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311.44x = 225,197,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,197,523.02/22,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.37

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