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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,022.16, 33,040.08 and 7,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,022.16, 33,040.08 and 7,031.52 is: 10,549.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,022.16 : 33,040.08 = 7,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,022.16/33,040.08 = 7,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,022.16x = 33,040.08 × 7,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,022.16x = 232,321,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,321,983.32/22,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.46

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