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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437.84, 33,655.54 and 6,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437.84, 33,655.54 and 6,854.26 is: 10,281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437.84 : 33,655.54 = 6,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437.84/33,655.54 = 6,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437.84x = 33,655.54 × 6,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437.84x = 230,683,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,683,821.60/22,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,281.02

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