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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.29, 33,042.15 and 6,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.29, 33,042.15 and 6,236.28 is: 9,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.29 : 33,042.15 = 6,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.29/33,042.15 = 6,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.29x = 33,042.15 × 6,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.29x = 206,060,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,060,099.20/22,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.64

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