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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.50, 33,644.25 and 6,013.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.50, 33,644.25 and 6,013.50 is: 9,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.50 : 33,644.25 = 6,013.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.50/33,644.25 = 6,013.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.50x = 33,644.25 × 6,013.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.50x = 202,319,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,319,697.38/22,429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.25

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