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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.95, 33,644.98 and 6,635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.95, 33,644.98 and 6,635.25 is: 9,952.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.95 : 33,644.98 = 6,635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.95/33,644.98 = 6,635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.95x = 33,644.98 × 6,635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.95x = 223,242,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,242,853.55/22,429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.89

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