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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,643.73, 33,965.91 and 6,848.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,643.73, 33,965.91 and 6,848.89 is: 10,273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,643.73 : 33,965.91 = 6,848.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,643.73/33,965.91 = 6,848.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,643.73x = 33,965.91 × 6,848.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,643.73x = 232,628,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,628,696.43/22,643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.43

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