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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.72, 33,008.52 and 5,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.72, 33,008.52 and 5,365.56 is: 8,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.72 : 33,008.52 = 5,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.72/33,008.52 = 5,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.72x = 33,008.52 × 5,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.72x = 177,109,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,109,194.57/22,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.33

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