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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,651.83, 33,979.52 and 6,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,651.83, 33,979.52 and 6,011.50 is: 9,017.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,651.83 : 33,979.52 = 6,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,651.83/33,979.52 = 6,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,651.83x = 33,979.52 × 6,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,651.83x = 204,267,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,267,884.48/22,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.72

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