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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,650.23, 33,975.70 and 6,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,650.23, 33,975.70 and 6,855.44 is: 10,283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,650.23 : 33,975.70 = 6,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,650.23/33,975.70 = 6,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,650.23x = 33,975.70 × 6,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,650.23x = 232,918,224.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,918,224.35/22,650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.26

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