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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.96, 33,047.65 and 5,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.96, 33,047.65 and 5,392.14 is: 8,088.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.96 : 33,047.65 = 5,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.96/33,047.65 = 5,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.96x = 33,047.65 × 5,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.96x = 178,197,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,197,555.47/22,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,088.14

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