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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,638.11, 33,957.47 and 6,843.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,638.11, 33,957.47 and 6,843.26 is: 10,264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,638.11 : 33,957.47 = 6,843.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,638.11/33,957.47 = 6,843.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,638.11x = 33,957.47 × 6,843.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,638.11x = 232,379,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,379,754.53/22,638.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.98

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