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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.52, 33,439.23 and 6,498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.52, 33,439.23 and 6,498.73 is: 9,748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.52 : 33,439.23 = 6,498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.52/33,439.23 = 6,498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.52x = 33,439.23 × 6,498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.52x = 217,312,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,312,568.98/22,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.23

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