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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.98, 33,016.56 and 7,215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.98, 33,016.56 and 7,215.73 is: 10,825.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.98 : 33,016.56 = 7,215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.98/33,016.56 = 7,215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.98x = 33,016.56 × 7,215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.98x = 238,238,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,238,417.41/22,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.09

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