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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,472.44, 33,708.69 and 6,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,472.44, 33,708.69 and 6,056.44 is: 9,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,472.44 : 33,708.69 = 6,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,472.44/33,708.69 = 6,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,472.44x = 33,708.69 × 6,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,472.44x = 204,154,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,154,574.19/22,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.67

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