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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,115.13, 33,172.69 and 5,699.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,115.13, 33,172.69 and 5,699.13 is: 8,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,115.13 : 33,172.69 = 5,699.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,115.13/33,172.69 = 5,699.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,115.13x = 33,172.69 × 5,699.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,115.13x = 189,055,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,055,472.76/22,115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,548.69

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