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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.52, 33,649.43 and 6,844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.52, 33,649.43 and 6,844.50 is: 10,267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.52 : 33,649.43 = 6,844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.52/33,649.43 = 6,844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.52x = 33,649.43 × 6,844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.52x = 230,313,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,313,489.41/22,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.86

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