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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,205.52, 33,308.38 and 5,565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,205.52, 33,308.38 and 5,565.48 is: 8,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,205.52 : 33,308.38 = 5,565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,205.52/33,308.38 = 5,565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,205.52x = 33,308.38 × 5,565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,205.52x = 185,377,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,377,122.72/22,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.25

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