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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.92, 33,377.01 and 5,611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.92, 33,377.01 and 5,611.73 is: 8,417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.92 : 33,377.01 = 5,611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.92/33,377.01 = 5,611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.92x = 33,377.01 × 5,611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.92x = 187,302,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,302,799.71/22,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,417.38

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