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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.53, 33,037.88 and 7,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.53, 33,037.88 and 7,238.48 is: 10,853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.53 : 33,037.88 = 7,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.53/33,037.88 = 7,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.53x = 33,037.88 × 7,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.53x = 239,143,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,143,832.24/22,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.63

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