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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.80, 33,578.70 and 6,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.80, 33,578.70 and 6,803.24 is: 10,203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.80 : 33,578.70 = 6,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.80/33,578.70 = 6,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.80x = 33,578.70 × 6,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.80x = 228,443,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,443,954.99/22,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.04

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