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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,428.09, 33,645.38 and 6,843.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,428.09, 33,645.38 and 6,843.69 is: 10,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,428.09 : 33,645.38 = 6,843.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,428.09/33,645.38 = 6,843.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,428.09x = 33,645.38 × 6,843.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,428.09x = 230,258,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,258,516.43/22,428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,266.52

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