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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,009.80, 33,014.40 and 7,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,009.80, 33,014.40 and 7,219.20 is: 10,828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,009.80 : 33,014.40 = 7,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,009.80/33,014.40 = 7,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,009.80x = 33,014.40 × 7,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,009.80x = 238,337,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,337,556.48/22,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.70

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