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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,588.52, 33,887.46 and 6,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,588.52, 33,887.46 and 6,792.92 is: 10,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,588.52 : 33,887.46 = 6,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,588.52/33,887.46 = 6,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,588.52x = 33,887.46 × 6,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,588.52x = 230,194,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,194,804.78/22,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.79

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