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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,486.35, 33,729.52 and 6,691.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,486.35, 33,729.52 and 6,691.31 is: 10,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,486.35 : 33,729.52 = 6,691.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,486.35/33,729.52 = 6,691.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,486.35x = 33,729.52 × 6,691.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,486.35x = 225,694,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,694,674.47/22,486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,036.96

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