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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,039.29, 33,061.01 and 7,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,039.29, 33,061.01 and 7,248.24 is: 10,873.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,039.29 : 33,061.01 = 7,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,039.29/33,061.01 = 7,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,039.29x = 33,061.01 × 7,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,039.29x = 239,634,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,634,098.88/22,039.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,873.04

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