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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,447.54, 33,668.07 and 6,860.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,447.54, 33,668.07 and 6,860.98 is: 10,290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,447.54 : 33,668.07 = 6,860.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,447.54/33,668.07 = 6,860.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,447.54x = 33,668.07 × 6,860.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,447.54x = 230,995,954.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,995,954.91/22,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.48

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