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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,598.84, 33,897.93 and 7,016.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,598.84, 33,897.93 and 7,016.46 is: 10,524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,598.84 : 33,897.93 = 7,016.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,598.84/33,897.93 = 7,016.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,598.84x = 33,897.93 × 7,016.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,598.84x = 237,843,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,843,469.93/22,598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.59

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