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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.76, 33,933.33 and 5,982.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.76, 33,933.33 and 5,982.86 is: 8,974.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.76 : 33,933.33 = 5,982.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.76/33,933.33 = 5,982.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.76x = 33,933.33 × 5,982.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.76x = 203,018,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,018,447.56/22,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,974.08

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