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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,441.82, 33,662.88 and 6,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,441.82, 33,662.88 and 6,859.44 is: 10,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,441.82 : 33,662.88 = 6,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,441.82/33,662.88 = 6,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,441.82x = 33,662.88 × 6,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,441.82x = 230,908,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,908,505.59/22,441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.21

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