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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,341.72, 33,511.86 and 6,758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,341.72, 33,511.86 and 6,758.04 is: 10,136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,341.72 : 33,511.86 = 6,758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,341.72/33,511.86 = 6,758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,341.72x = 33,511.86 × 6,758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,341.72x = 226,474,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,474,490.35/22,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.84

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