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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,557.89, 33,842.31 and 6,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,557.89, 33,842.31 and 6,975.52 is: 10,464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,557.89 : 33,842.31 = 6,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,557.89/33,842.31 = 6,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,557.89x = 33,842.31 × 6,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,557.89x = 236,067,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,067,599.49/22,557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.97

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