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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.59, 33,034.35 and 7,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.59, 33,034.35 and 7,233.06 is: 10,847.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.59 : 33,034.35 = 7,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.59/33,034.35 = 7,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.59x = 33,034.35 × 7,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.59x = 238,939,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,939,435.61/22,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.28

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