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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.73, 33,407.43 and 5,632.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.73, 33,407.43 and 5,632.73 is: 8,448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.73 : 33,407.43 = 5,632.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.73/33,407.43 = 5,632.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.73x = 33,407.43 × 5,632.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.73x = 188,175,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,175,033.18/22,273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,448.29

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