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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,039.98, 33,062.07 and 7,249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,039.98, 33,062.07 and 7,249.02 is: 10,874.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,039.98 : 33,062.07 = 7,249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,039.98/33,062.07 = 7,249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,039.98x = 33,062.07 × 7,249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,039.98x = 239,667,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,667,606.67/22,039.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.22

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