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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,578.68, 33,867.64 and 6,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,578.68, 33,867.64 and 6,162.68 is: 9,243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,578.68 : 33,867.64 = 6,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,578.68/33,867.64 = 6,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,578.68x = 33,867.64 × 6,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,578.68x = 208,715,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,715,427.68/22,578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.92

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