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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.73, 33,043.59 and 7,239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.73, 33,043.59 and 7,239.22 is: 10,856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.73 : 33,043.59 = 7,239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.73/33,043.59 = 7,239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.73x = 33,043.59 × 7,239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.73x = 239,209,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,209,734.99/22,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.52

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