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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,557.11, 33,836.13 and 6,974.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,557.11, 33,836.13 and 6,974.73 is: 10,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,557.11 : 33,836.13 = 6,974.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,557.11/33,836.13 = 6,974.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,557.11x = 33,836.13 × 6,974.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,557.11x = 235,997,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,997,870.99/22,557.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.24

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