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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.59, 33,377.06 and 5,611.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.59, 33,377.06 and 5,611.51 is: 8,417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.59 : 33,377.06 = 5,611.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.59/33,377.06 = 5,611.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.59x = 33,377.06 × 5,611.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.59x = 187,295,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,295,705.96/22,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,417.18

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