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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.28, 33,419.36 and 5,866.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.28, 33,419.36 and 5,866.56 is: 8,799.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.28 : 33,419.36 = 5,866.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.28/33,419.36 = 5,866.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.28x = 33,419.36 × 5,866.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.28x = 196,056,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,056,680.60/22,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.17

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