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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.76, 33,934.83 and 5,983.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.76, 33,934.83 and 5,983.86 is: 8,975.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.76 : 33,934.83 = 5,983.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.76/33,934.83 = 5,983.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.76x = 33,934.83 × 5,983.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.76x = 203,061,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,061,271.84/22,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,975.58

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