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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.44, 33,644.30 and 6,847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.44, 33,644.30 and 6,847.07 is: 10,270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.44 : 33,644.30 = 6,847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.44/33,644.30 = 6,847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.44x = 33,644.30 × 6,847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.44x = 230,364,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,364,674.74/22,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.64

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