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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.20, 33,989.94 and 7,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.20, 33,989.94 and 7,072.32 is: 10,606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.20 : 33,989.94 = 7,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.20/33,989.94 = 7,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.20x = 33,989.94 × 7,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.20x = 240,387,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,387,732.46/22,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.96

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