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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,047.48, 33,072.92 and 6,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,047.48, 33,072.92 and 6,252.24 is: 9,378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,047.48 : 33,072.92 = 6,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,047.48/33,072.92 = 6,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,047.48x = 33,072.92 × 6,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,047.48x = 206,779,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,779,833.34/22,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.84

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