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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217.42, 33,326.08 and 7,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217.42, 33,326.08 and 7,422.96 is: 11,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217.42 : 33,326.08 = 7,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217.42/33,326.08 = 7,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217.42x = 33,326.08 × 7,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217.42x = 247,378,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,378,158.80/22,217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,134.42

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