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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.94, 33,635.92 and 6,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.94, 33,635.92 and 6,841.44 is: 10,262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.94 : 33,635.92 = 6,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.94/33,635.92 = 6,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.94x = 33,635.92 × 6,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.94x = 230,118,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,118,128.52/22,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.16

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