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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.63, 33,447.95 and 5,659.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.63, 33,447.95 and 5,659.91 is: 8,489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.63 : 33,447.95 = 5,659.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.63/33,447.95 = 5,659.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.63x = 33,447.95 × 5,659.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.63x = 189,312,386.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,312,386.68/22,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.87

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