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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,642.93, 33,958.32 and 6,843.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,642.93, 33,958.32 and 6,843.88 is: 10,263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,642.93 : 33,958.32 = 6,843.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,642.93/33,958.32 = 6,843.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,642.93x = 33,958.32 × 6,843.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,642.93x = 232,406,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,406,667.08/22,642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.98

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