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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,211.50, 33,317.26 and 5,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,211.50, 33,317.26 and 5,795.50 is: 8,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,211.50 : 33,317.26 = 5,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,211.50/33,317.26 = 5,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,211.50x = 33,317.26 × 5,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,211.50x = 193,090,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,090,151.35/22,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.25

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