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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,412.62, 33,618.94 and 6,830.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,412.62, 33,618.94 and 6,830.26 is: 10,245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,412.62 : 33,618.94 = 6,830.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,412.62/33,618.94 = 6,830.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,412.62x = 33,618.94 × 6,830.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,412.62x = 229,626,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,626,101.12/22,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.39

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