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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,113, 33,169.50 and 5,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,113, 33,169.50 and 5,697 is: 8,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,113 : 33,169.50 = 5,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,113/33,169.50 = 5,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,113x = 33,169.50 × 5,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,113x = 188,966,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,966,641.50/22,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,545.50

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