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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.39, 33,093.36 and 7,272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.39, 33,093.36 and 7,272.57 is: 10,910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.39 : 33,093.36 = 7,272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.39/33,093.36 = 7,272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.39x = 33,093.36 × 7,272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.39x = 240,673,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,673,777.14/22,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.26

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