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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.60, 33,643.18 and 6,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.60, 33,643.18 and 6,846 is: 10,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.60 : 33,643.18 = 6,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.60/33,643.18 = 6,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.60x = 33,643.18 × 6,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.60x = 230,321,210.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,321,210.28/22,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.63

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