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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,650.09, 33,961.80 and 6,850.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,650.09, 33,961.80 and 6,850.35 is: 10,271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,650.09 : 33,961.80 = 6,850.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,650.09/33,961.80 = 6,850.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,650.09x = 33,961.80 × 6,850.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,650.09x = 232,650,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,650,216.63/22,650.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.49

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