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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.32, 33,333.76 and 7,430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.32, 33,333.76 and 7,430.32 is: 11,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.32 : 33,333.76 = 7,430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.32/33,333.76 = 7,430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.32x = 33,333.76 × 7,430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.32x = 247,680,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,680,401.69/22,221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,146.07

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