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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.40, 33,637.83 and 6,843.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,425.40, 33,637.83 and 6,843.07 is: 10,264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,425.40 : 33,637.83 = 6,843.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,425.40/33,637.83 = 6,843.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,425.40x = 33,637.83 × 6,843.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,425.40x = 230,186,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,186,025.34/22,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.52

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