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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.06, 33,040.89 and 7,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.06, 33,040.89 and 7,237.12 is: 10,855.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.06 : 33,040.89 = 7,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.06/33,040.89 = 7,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.06x = 33,040.89 × 7,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.06x = 239,120,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,120,885.84/22,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.78

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