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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,607.62, 33,907.50 and 5,967.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,607.62, 33,907.50 and 5,967.78 is: 8,950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,607.62 : 33,907.50 = 5,967.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,607.62/33,907.50 = 5,967.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,607.62x = 33,907.50 × 5,967.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,607.62x = 202,352,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,352,500.35/22,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.63

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