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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.48, 33,645.72 and 6,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.48, 33,645.72 and 6,847.28 is: 10,270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.48 : 33,645.72 = 6,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.48/33,645.72 = 6,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.48x = 33,645.72 × 6,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.48x = 230,381,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,381,665.64/22,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.92

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