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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.98, 33,072.57 and 7,256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.98, 33,072.57 and 7,256.02 is: 10,884.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.98 : 33,072.57 = 7,256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.98/33,072.57 = 7,256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.98x = 33,072.57 × 7,256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.98x = 239,975,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,975,229.37/22,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,884.72

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