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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.80, 33,992.70 and 6,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.80, 33,992.70 and 6,020.60 is: 9,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.80 : 33,992.70 = 6,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.80/33,992.70 = 6,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.80x = 33,992.70 × 6,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.80x = 204,656,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,656,449.62/22,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.30

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