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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.04, 33,045.76 and 7,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.04, 33,045.76 and 7,236 is: 10,855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.04 : 33,045.76 = 7,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.04/33,045.76 = 7,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.04x = 33,045.76 × 7,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.04x = 239,119,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,119,119.36/22,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.71

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