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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,665.87, 33,996.15 and 6,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,665.87, 33,996.15 and 6,027.21 is: 9,040.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,665.87 : 33,996.15 = 6,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,665.87/33,996.15 = 6,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,665.87x = 33,996.15 × 6,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,665.87x = 204,901,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,901,935.24/22,665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.11

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