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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,628.73, 33,947.97 and 6,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,628.73, 33,947.97 and 6,832.44 is: 10,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,628.73 : 33,947.97 = 6,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,628.73/33,947.97 = 6,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,628.73x = 33,947.97 × 6,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,628.73x = 231,947,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,947,468.15/22,628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.13

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