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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.79, 33,970.52 and 7,451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.79, 33,970.52 and 7,451.82 is: 11,174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.79 : 33,970.52 = 7,451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.79/33,970.52 = 7,451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.79x = 33,970.52 × 7,451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.79x = 253,142,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,142,030.49/22,652.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,174.87

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