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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,552.52, 33,829.16 and 6,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,552.52, 33,829.16 and 6,970 is: 10,455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,552.52 : 33,829.16 = 6,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,552.52/33,829.16 = 6,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,552.52x = 33,829.16 × 6,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,552.52x = 235,789,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,789,245.20/22,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,455.12

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