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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,435.83, 33,662.25 and 6,854.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,435.83, 33,662.25 and 6,854.67 is: 10,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,435.83 : 33,662.25 = 6,854.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,435.83/33,662.25 = 6,854.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,435.83x = 33,662.25 × 6,854.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,435.83x = 230,743,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,743,615.21/22,435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.60

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