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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,468.84, 33,709.74 and 6,888.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,468.84, 33,709.74 and 6,888.76 is: 10,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,468.84 : 33,709.74 = 6,888.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,468.84/33,709.74 = 6,888.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,468.84x = 33,709.74 × 6,888.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,468.84x = 232,218,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,218,308.52/22,468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,335.13

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