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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.57, 33,668.36 and 6,863.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.57, 33,668.36 and 6,863.06 is: 10,294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.57 : 33,668.36 = 6,863.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.57/33,668.36 = 6,863.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.57x = 33,668.36 × 6,863.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.57x = 231,067,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,067,772.12/22,445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.58

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