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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.84, 33,072.55 and 7,256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.84, 33,072.55 and 7,256.91 is: 10,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.84 : 33,072.55 = 7,256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.84/33,072.55 = 7,256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.84x = 33,072.55 × 7,256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.84x = 240,004,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,004,518.82/22,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,886.12

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