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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,637.48, 33,952.50 and 5,998.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,637.48, 33,952.50 and 5,998.55 is: 8,996.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,637.48 : 33,952.50 = 5,998.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,637.48/33,952.50 = 5,998.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,637.48x = 33,952.50 × 5,998.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,637.48x = 203,665,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,665,599.11/22,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.83

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