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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.27, 33,047.98 and 7,243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.27, 33,047.98 and 7,243.09 is: 10,863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.27 : 33,047.98 = 7,243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.27/33,047.98 = 7,243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.27x = 33,047.98 × 7,243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.27x = 239,369,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,369,493.46/22,034.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.51

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