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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,656, 33,986.88 and 6,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,656, 33,986.88 and 6,240 is: 9,360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,656 : 33,986.88 = 6,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,656/33,986.88 = 6,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,656x = 33,986.88 × 6,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,656x = 212,078,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,078,131.20/22,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.79

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