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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.15, 33,886.83 and 5,954.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.15, 33,886.83 and 5,954.49 is: 8,930.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.15 : 33,886.83 = 5,954.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.15/33,886.83 = 5,954.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.15x = 33,886.83 × 5,954.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.15x = 201,778,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,778,790.37/22,593.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.97

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