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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.65, 33,670.22 and 6,863.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.65, 33,670.22 and 6,863.49 is: 10,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.65 : 33,670.22 = 6,863.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.65/33,670.22 = 6,863.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.65x = 33,670.22 × 6,863.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.65x = 231,095,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,095,183.95/22,444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,296.23

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