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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,548.51, 33,823.17 and 6,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,548.51, 33,823.17 and 6,966 is: 10,449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,548.51 : 33,823.17 = 6,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,548.51/33,823.17 = 6,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,548.51x = 33,823.17 × 6,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,548.51x = 235,612,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,612,202.22/22,548.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.13

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