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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,369.43, 33,554.05 and 5,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,369.43, 33,554.05 and 5,729.44 is: 8,594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,369.43 : 33,554.05 = 5,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,369.43/33,554.05 = 5,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,369.43x = 33,554.05 × 5,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,369.43x = 192,245,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,245,748.46/22,369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.13

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