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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,822.39, 32,727.62 and 6,023.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,822.39, 32,727.62 and 6,023.65 is: 9,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,822.39 : 32,727.62 = 6,023.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,822.39/32,727.62 = 6,023.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,822.39x = 32,727.62 × 6,023.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,822.39x = 197,139,599.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,139,599.59/21,822.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.82

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