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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.68, 33,636.10 and 6,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.68, 33,636.10 and 6,841.26 is: 10,262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.68 : 33,636.10 = 6,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.68/33,636.10 = 6,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.68x = 33,636.10 × 6,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.68x = 230,113,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,113,305.49/22,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.07

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