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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.60, 33,009.02 and 7,210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.60, 33,009.02 and 7,210.62 is: 10,817.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.60 : 33,009.02 = 7,210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.60/33,009.02 = 7,210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.60x = 33,009.02 × 7,210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.60x = 238,015,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,015,499.79/22,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,817.61

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