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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,477.78, 33,715.86 and 6,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,477.78, 33,715.86 and 6,895 is: 10,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,477.78 : 33,715.86 = 6,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,477.78/33,715.86 = 6,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,477.78x = 33,715.86 × 6,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,477.78x = 232,470,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,470,854.70/22,477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,342.25

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