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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,222, 30,333 and 5,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,222, 30,333 and 5,630 is: 8,445

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,222 : 30,333 = 5,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,222/30,333 = 5,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,222x = 30,333 × 5,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,222x = 170,774,790
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,774,790/20,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445

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