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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.70, 33,650.55 and 6,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.70, 33,650.55 and 6,849.30 is: 10,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.70 : 33,650.55 = 6,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.70/33,650.55 = 6,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.70x = 33,650.55 × 6,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.70x = 230,482,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,482,712.12/22,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.95

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