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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,515.78, 33,772.86 and 6,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,515.78, 33,772.86 and 6,933 is: 10,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,515.78 : 33,772.86 = 6,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,515.78/33,772.86 = 6,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,515.78x = 33,772.86 × 6,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,515.78x = 234,147,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,147,238.38/22,515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.25

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