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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.24, 33,709.98 and 6,891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.24, 33,709.98 and 6,891.56 is: 10,336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.24 : 33,709.98 = 6,891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.24/33,709.98 = 6,891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.24x = 33,709.98 × 6,891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.24x = 232,314,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,314,349.77/22,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,336.46

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