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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.47, 33,642.79 and 6,639.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.47, 33,642.79 and 6,639.32 is: 9,955.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.47 : 33,642.79 = 6,639.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.47/33,642.79 = 6,639.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.47x = 33,642.79 × 6,639.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.47x = 223,365,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,365,249.56/22,436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.46

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