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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,460.19, 33,689.07 and 6,877.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,460.19, 33,689.07 and 6,877.86 is: 10,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,460.19 : 33,689.07 = 6,877.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,460.19/33,689.07 = 6,877.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,460.19x = 33,689.07 × 6,877.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,460.19x = 231,708,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,708,706.99/22,460.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.42

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