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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,369.18, 33,553.68 and 5,729.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,369.18, 33,553.68 and 5,729.19 is: 8,593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,369.18 : 33,553.68 = 5,729.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,369.18/33,553.68 = 5,729.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,369.18x = 33,553.68 × 5,729.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,369.18x = 192,235,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,235,211.50/22,369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.76

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