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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,395, 33,592.50 and 5,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,395, 33,592.50 and 5,979 is: 8,968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,395 : 33,592.50 = 5,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,395/33,592.50 = 5,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,395x = 33,592.50 × 5,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,395x = 200,849,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,849,557.50/22,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,968.50

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