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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.25, 33,712.88 and 6,059.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.25, 33,712.88 and 6,059.25 is: 9,088.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.25 : 33,712.88 = 6,059.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.25/33,712.88 = 6,059.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.25x = 33,712.88 × 6,059.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.25x = 204,274,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,274,737.84/22,475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.88

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