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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.64, 33,614.84 and 6,823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.64, 33,614.84 and 6,823.86 is: 10,237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.64 : 33,614.84 = 6,823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.64/33,614.84 = 6,823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.64x = 33,614.84 × 6,823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.64x = 229,382,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,382,962.08/22,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.28

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