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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,015.94, 33,012.93 and 7,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,015.94, 33,012.93 and 7,223.18 is: 10,831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,015.94 : 33,012.93 = 7,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,015.94/33,012.93 = 7,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,015.94x = 33,012.93 × 7,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,015.94x = 238,458,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,458,335.72/22,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.17

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