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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,601.58, 33,904.64 and 5,962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,601.58, 33,904.64 and 5,962.76 is: 8,944.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,601.58 : 33,904.64 = 5,962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,601.58/33,904.64 = 5,962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,601.58x = 33,904.64 × 5,962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,601.58x = 202,165,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,165,203.73/22,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.74

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