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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,640.68, 33,965.81 and 6,846.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,640.68, 33,965.81 and 6,846.89 is: 10,271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,640.68 : 33,965.81 = 6,846.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,640.68/33,965.81 = 6,846.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,640.68x = 33,965.81 × 6,846.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,640.68x = 232,560,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,560,130.60/22,640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.78

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