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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,651.20, 33,971.94 and 7,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,651.20, 33,971.94 and 7,060.32 is: 10,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,651.20 : 33,971.94 = 7,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,651.20/33,971.94 = 7,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,651.20x = 33,971.94 × 7,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,651.20x = 239,852,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,852,767.42/22,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.97

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