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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,639.96, 33,966.83 and 7,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,639.96, 33,966.83 and 7,057.72 is: 10,588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,639.96 : 33,966.83 = 7,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,639.96/33,966.83 = 7,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,639.96x = 33,966.83 × 7,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,639.96x = 239,728,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,728,375.43/22,639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.73

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