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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.62, 33,655.38 and 6,852.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.62, 33,655.38 and 6,852.46 is: 10,280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.62 : 33,655.38 = 6,852.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.62/33,655.38 = 6,852.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.62x = 33,655.38 × 6,852.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.62x = 230,622,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,622,145.23/22,433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,280.20

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