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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.26, 32,999.88 and 6,416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.26, 32,999.88 and 6,416.24 is: 9,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.26 : 32,999.88 = 6,416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.26/32,999.88 = 6,416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.26x = 32,999.88 × 6,416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.26x = 211,735,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,735,150.05/22,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,623.34

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