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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,387.48, 33,581.94 and 6,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,387.48, 33,581.94 and 6,805 is: 10,207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,387.48 : 33,581.94 = 6,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,387.48/33,581.94 = 6,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,387.48x = 33,581.94 × 6,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,387.48x = 228,525,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,525,101.70/22,387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.72

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