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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.53, 33,637.92 and 6,631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.53, 33,637.92 and 6,631.35 is: 9,944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.53 : 33,637.92 = 6,631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.53/33,637.92 = 6,631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.53x = 33,637.92 × 6,631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.53x = 223,064,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,064,820.79/22,430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,944.70

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