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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,655.35, 33,969.57 and 6,855.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,655.35, 33,969.57 and 6,855.58 is: 10,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,655.35 : 33,969.57 = 6,855.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,655.35/33,969.57 = 6,855.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,655.35x = 33,969.57 × 6,855.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,655.35x = 232,881,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,881,104.70/22,655.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,279.30

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