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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.34, 33,657.80 and 6,855.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.34, 33,657.80 and 6,855.75 is: 10,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.34 : 33,657.80 = 6,855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.34/33,657.80 = 6,855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.34x = 33,657.80 × 6,855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.34x = 230,749,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,749,428.07/22,439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.25

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