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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,668.52, 34,002.73 and 6,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,668.52, 34,002.73 and 6,028.56 is: 9,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,668.52 : 34,002.73 = 6,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,668.52/34,002.73 = 6,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,668.52x = 34,002.73 × 6,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,668.52x = 204,987,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,987,497.97/22,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.83

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