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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.94, 33,668.91 and 6,863.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.94, 33,668.91 and 6,863.43 is: 10,295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.94 : 33,668.91 = 6,863.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.94/33,668.91 = 6,863.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.94x = 33,668.91 × 6,863.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.94x = 231,084,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,084,206.96/22,445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.15

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