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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.51, 33,006.50 and 7,212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.51, 33,006.50 and 7,212.93 is: 10,820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.51 : 33,006.50 = 7,212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.51/33,006.50 = 7,212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.51x = 33,006.50 × 7,212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.51x = 238,073,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,073,574.05/22,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,820.29

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