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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,672.89, 34,009.28 and 6,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,672.89, 34,009.28 and 6,032.92 is: 9,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,672.89 : 34,009.28 = 6,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,672.89/34,009.28 = 6,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,672.89x = 34,009.28 × 6,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,672.89x = 205,175,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,175,195.56/22,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.36

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