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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,001.76, 33,002.16 and 5,361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,001.76, 33,002.16 and 5,361.84 is: 8,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,001.76 : 33,002.16 = 5,361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,001.76/33,002.16 = 5,361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,001.76x = 33,002.16 × 5,361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,001.76x = 176,952,301.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,952,301.57/22,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.64

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