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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,302.63, 33,453.96 and 5,663.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,302.63, 33,453.96 and 5,663.91 is: 8,495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,302.63 : 33,453.96 = 5,663.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,302.63/33,453.96 = 5,663.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,302.63x = 33,453.96 × 5,663.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,302.63x = 189,480,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,480,218.58/22,302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.87

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