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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,610.97, 33,915.93 and 5,972.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,610.97, 33,915.93 and 5,972.17 is: 8,958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,610.97 : 33,915.93 = 5,972.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,610.97/33,915.93 = 5,972.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,610.97x = 33,915.93 × 5,972.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,610.97x = 202,551,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,551,699.67/22,610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.12

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