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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.34, 33,705.99 and 6,886.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.34, 33,705.99 and 6,886.26 is: 10,331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.34 : 33,705.99 = 6,886.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.34/33,705.99 = 6,886.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.34x = 33,705.99 × 6,886.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.34x = 232,108,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,108,210.70/22,466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.38

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