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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,349.91, 33,524.86 and 5,709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,349.91, 33,524.86 and 5,709.97 is: 8,564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,349.91 : 33,524.86 = 5,709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,349.91/33,524.86 = 5,709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,349.91x = 33,524.86 × 5,709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,349.91x = 191,425,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,425,916.30/22,349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.95

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