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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,558.11, 33,837.63 and 6,975.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,558.11, 33,837.63 and 6,975.73 is: 10,463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,558.11 : 33,837.63 = 6,975.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,558.11/33,837.63 = 6,975.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,558.11x = 33,837.63 × 6,975.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,558.11x = 236,042,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,042,170.72/22,558.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.74

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