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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.92, 33,881.28 and 7,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.92, 33,881.28 and 7,798 is: 11,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.92 : 33,881.28 = 7,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.92/33,881.28 = 7,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.92x = 33,881.28 × 7,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.92x = 264,206,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,206,221.44/22,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,694.20

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