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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.54, 33,411.44 and 5,633.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.54, 33,411.44 and 5,633.71 is: 8,450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.54 : 33,411.44 = 5,633.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.54/33,411.44 = 5,633.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.54x = 33,411.44 × 5,633.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.54x = 188,230,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,230,363.64/22,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.85

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