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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.26, 33,009.72 and 7,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.26, 33,009.72 and 7,220.08 is: 10,825.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.26 : 33,009.72 = 7,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.26/33,009.72 = 7,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.26x = 33,009.72 × 7,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.26x = 238,332,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,332,819.18/22,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.31

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