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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,011.46, 33,016.04 and 7,218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,011.46, 33,016.04 and 7,218.43 is: 10,827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,011.46 : 33,016.04 = 7,218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,011.46/33,016.04 = 7,218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,011.46x = 33,016.04 × 7,218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,011.46x = 238,323,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,323,882.05/22,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.26

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