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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,637.67, 33,958.25 and 5,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,637.67, 33,958.25 and 5,997.30 is: 8,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,637.67 : 33,958.25 = 5,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,637.67/33,958.25 = 5,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,637.67x = 33,958.25 × 5,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,637.67x = 203,657,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,657,812.73/22,637.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.41

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