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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.62, 33,997.06 and 6,873.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.62, 33,997.06 and 6,873.85 is: 10,306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.62 : 33,997.06 = 6,873.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.62/33,997.06 = 6,873.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.62x = 33,997.06 × 6,873.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.62x = 233,690,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,690,690.88/22,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,306.72

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