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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,365.65, 33,548.49 and 5,725.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,365.65, 33,548.49 and 5,725.73 is: 8,588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,365.65 : 33,548.49 = 5,725.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,365.65/33,548.49 = 5,725.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,365.65x = 33,548.49 × 5,725.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,365.65x = 192,089,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,089,679.52/22,365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,588.60

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