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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,284.97, 33,427.50 and 5,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,284.97, 33,427.50 and 5,645 is: 8,467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,284.97 : 33,427.50 = 5,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,284.97/33,427.50 = 5,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,284.97x = 33,427.50 × 5,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,284.97x = 188,698,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,698,237.50/22,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.51

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