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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.78, 33,472.86 and 6,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.78, 33,472.86 and 6,733 is: 10,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.78 : 33,472.86 = 6,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.78/33,472.86 = 6,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.78x = 33,472.86 × 6,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.78x = 225,372,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,372,766.38/22,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.26

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