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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437, 33,655.52 and 6,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437, 33,655.52 and 6,021 is: 9,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437 : 33,655.52 = 6,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437/33,655.52 = 6,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437x = 33,655.52 × 6,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437x = 202,639,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,639,885.92/22,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.51

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