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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,055.44, 33,088 and 7,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,055.44, 33,088 and 7,263.76 is: 10,897.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,055.44 : 33,088 = 7,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,055.44/33,088 = 7,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,055.44x = 33,088 × 7,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,055.44x = 240,343,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,343,290.88/22,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.23

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