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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.83, 33,649.40 and 6,639.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.83, 33,649.40 and 6,639.21 is: 9,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.83 : 33,649.40 = 6,639.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.83/33,649.40 = 6,639.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.83x = 33,649.40 × 6,639.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.83x = 223,405,412.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,405,412.23/22,439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.75

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