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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,420.02, 33,633.72 and 6,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,420.02, 33,633.72 and 6,834 is: 10,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,420.02 : 33,633.72 = 6,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,420.02/33,633.72 = 6,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,420.02x = 33,633.72 × 6,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,420.02x = 229,852,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,852,842.48/22,420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.12

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