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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,454.67, 33,682.05 and 6,872.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,454.67, 33,682.05 and 6,872.25 is: 10,308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,454.67 : 33,682.05 = 6,872.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,454.67/33,682.05 = 6,872.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,454.67x = 33,682.05 × 6,872.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,454.67x = 231,471,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,471,468.11/22,454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.39

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