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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,022.79, 33,035.27 and 7,235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,022.79, 33,035.27 and 7,235.97 is: 10,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,022.79 : 33,035.27 = 7,235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,022.79/33,035.27 = 7,235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,022.79x = 33,035.27 × 7,235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,022.79x = 239,042,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,042,186.48/22,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.31

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