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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,043.59, 33,061.97 and 7,251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,043.59, 33,061.97 and 7,251.27 is: 10,875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,043.59 : 33,061.97 = 7,251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,043.59/33,061.97 = 7,251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,043.59x = 33,061.97 × 7,251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,043.59x = 239,741,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,741,351.32/22,043.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.78

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