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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,056.80, 33,087.26 and 7,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,056.80, 33,087.26 and 7,265.74 is: 10,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,056.80 : 33,087.26 = 7,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,056.80/33,087.26 = 7,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,056.80x = 33,087.26 × 7,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,056.80x = 240,403,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,403,428.47/22,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.29

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