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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.46, 33,051.56 and 7,991.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.46, 33,051.56 and 7,991.22 is: 11,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.46 : 33,051.56 = 7,991.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.46/33,051.56 = 7,991.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.46x = 33,051.56 × 7,991.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.46x = 264,122,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,122,247.35/22,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.78

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