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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,467.68, 33,706.44 and 6,886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,467.68, 33,706.44 and 6,886.52 is: 10,331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,467.68 : 33,706.44 = 6,886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,467.68/33,706.44 = 6,886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,467.68x = 33,706.44 × 6,886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,467.68x = 232,120,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,120,073.19/22,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.29

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