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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.02, 33,008.73 and 7,214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.02, 33,008.73 and 7,214.41 is: 10,822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.02 : 33,008.73 = 7,214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.02/33,008.73 = 7,214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.02x = 33,008.73 × 7,214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.02x = 238,138,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,138,511.80/22,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,822.50

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