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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,030.23, 33,038.35 and 7,235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,030.23, 33,038.35 and 7,235.71 is: 10,851.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,030.23 : 33,038.35 = 7,235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,030.23/33,038.35 = 7,235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,030.23x = 33,038.35 × 7,235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,030.23x = 239,055,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,055,919.48/22,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.27

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