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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,480.59, 33,710.40 and 6,679.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,480.59, 33,710.40 and 6,679.82 is: 10,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,480.59 : 33,710.40 = 6,679.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,480.59/33,710.40 = 6,679.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,480.59x = 33,710.40 × 6,679.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,480.59x = 225,179,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,179,235.58/22,480.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.61

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