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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.94, 33,632.91 and 6,839.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.94, 33,632.91 and 6,839.43 is: 10,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.94 : 33,632.91 = 6,839.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.94/33,632.91 = 6,839.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.94x = 33,632.91 × 6,839.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.94x = 230,029,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,029,933.64/22,421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,259.15

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