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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,015.96, 33,017.02 and 7,221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,015.96, 33,017.02 and 7,221.41 is: 10,829.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,015.96 : 33,017.02 = 7,221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,015.96/33,017.02 = 7,221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,015.96x = 33,017.02 × 7,221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,015.96x = 238,429,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,429,419.69/22,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.85

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