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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,557.51, 33,841.67 and 6,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,557.51, 33,841.67 and 6,975 is: 10,464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,557.51 : 33,841.67 = 6,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,557.51/33,841.67 = 6,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,557.51x = 33,841.67 × 6,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,557.51x = 236,045,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,045,613.38/22,557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.17

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