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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.09, 33,019.98 and 7,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.09, 33,019.98 and 7,221.06 is: 10,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.09 : 33,019.98 = 7,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.09/33,019.98 = 7,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.09x = 33,019.98 × 7,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.09x = 238,439,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,439,256.78/22,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.21

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