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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430, 33,645 and 6,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430, 33,645 and 6,014 is: 9,021

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430 : 33,645 = 6,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430/33,645 = 6,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430x = 33,645 × 6,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430x = 202,341,030
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,341,030/22,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021

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