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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.72, 33,021.98 and 7,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.72, 33,021.98 and 7,223.72 is: 10,834.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.72 : 33,021.98 = 7,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.72/33,021.98 = 7,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.72x = 33,021.98 × 7,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.72x = 238,541,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,541,501.25/22,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,834.56

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