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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,603.68, 33,905.16 and 6,187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,603.68, 33,905.16 and 6,187.68 is: 9,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,603.68 : 33,905.16 = 6,187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,603.68/33,905.16 = 6,187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,603.68x = 33,905.16 × 6,187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,603.68x = 209,794,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,794,280.43/22,603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.42

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