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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,040.67, 33,053.98 and 7,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,040.67, 33,053.98 and 7,246.18 is: 10,866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,040.67 : 33,053.98 = 7,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,040.67/33,053.98 = 7,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,040.67x = 33,053.98 × 7,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,040.67x = 239,515,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,515,088.80/22,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.96

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