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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.54, 33,255.69 and 5,530.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.54, 33,255.69 and 5,530.53 is: 8,295.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.54 : 33,255.69 = 5,530.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.54/33,255.69 = 5,530.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.54x = 33,255.69 × 5,530.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.54x = 183,921,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,921,591.22/22,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.77

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