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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,028.76, 33,048.27 and 7,237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,028.76, 33,048.27 and 7,237.62 is: 10,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,028.76 : 33,048.27 = 7,237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,028.76/33,048.27 = 7,237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,028.76x = 33,048.27 × 7,237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,028.76x = 239,190,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,190,819.92/22,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.12

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