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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.59, 33,701.87 and 6,883.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.59, 33,701.87 and 6,883.51 is: 10,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.59 : 33,701.87 = 6,883.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.59/33,701.87 = 6,883.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.59x = 33,701.87 × 6,883.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.59x = 231,987,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,987,159.16/22,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.25

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