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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311.59, 33,468.26 and 6,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311.59, 33,468.26 and 6,729.21 is: 10,094.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311.59 : 33,468.26 = 6,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311.59/33,468.26 = 6,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311.59x = 33,468.26 × 6,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311.59x = 225,214,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,214,916.23/22,311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.08

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