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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,052.57, 33,071.83 and 7,257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,052.57, 33,071.83 and 7,257.51 is: 10,883.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,052.57 : 33,071.83 = 7,257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,052.57/33,071.83 = 7,257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,052.57x = 33,071.83 × 7,257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,052.57x = 240,019,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,019,118.80/22,052.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.95

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