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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.92, 33,055.94 and 7,244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.92, 33,055.94 and 7,244.87 is: 10,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.92 : 33,055.94 = 7,244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.92/33,055.94 = 7,244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.92x = 33,055.94 × 7,244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.92x = 239,485,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,485,840.86/22,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.98

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