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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,419.94, 33,629.92 and 6,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,419.94, 33,629.92 and 6,837.44 is: 10,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,419.94 : 33,629.92 = 6,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,419.94/33,629.92 = 6,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,419.94x = 33,629.92 × 6,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,419.94x = 229,942,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,942,560.20/22,419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.16

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