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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.08, 33,057.57 and 7,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.08, 33,057.57 and 7,241.64 is: 10,863.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.08 : 33,057.57 = 7,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.08/33,057.57 = 7,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.08x = 33,057.57 × 7,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.08x = 239,391,021.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,391,021.21/22,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.59

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