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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.62, 33,571.32 and 6,796.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.62, 33,571.32 and 6,796.46 is: 10,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.62 : 33,571.32 = 6,796.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.62/33,571.32 = 6,796.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.62x = 33,571.32 × 6,796.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.62x = 228,166,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,166,133.53/22,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.18

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