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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,347.92, 33,521.76 and 5,480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,347.92, 33,521.76 and 5,480.72 is: 8,221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,347.92 : 33,521.76 = 5,480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,347.92/33,521.76 = 5,480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,347.92x = 33,521.76 × 5,480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,347.92x = 183,723,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,723,380.47/22,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.05

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