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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.06, 33,667.59 and 6,862.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.06, 33,667.59 and 6,862.69 is: 10,294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.06 : 33,667.59 = 6,862.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.06/33,667.59 = 6,862.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.06x = 33,667.59 × 6,862.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.06x = 231,050,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,050,064.88/22,445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.03

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