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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.16, 33,937.98 and 7,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.16, 33,937.98 and 7,042.36 is: 10,564.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.16 : 33,937.98 = 7,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.16/33,937.98 = 7,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.16x = 33,937.98 × 7,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.16x = 239,003,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,003,472.83/22,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,564.55

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