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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.08, 33,644.04 and 6,846.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.08, 33,644.04 and 6,846.84 is: 10,270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.08 : 33,644.04 = 6,846.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.08/33,644.04 = 6,846.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.08x = 33,644.04 × 6,846.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.08x = 230,355,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,355,358.83/22,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.39

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