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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.36, 33,007.52 and 7,212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.36, 33,007.52 and 7,212.03 is: 10,819.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.36 : 33,007.52 = 7,212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.36/33,007.52 = 7,212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.36x = 33,007.52 × 7,212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.36x = 238,051,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,051,224.47/22,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,819.35

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