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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.74, 33,335.35 and 7,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.74, 33,335.35 and 7,441.27 is: 11,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.74 : 33,335.35 = 7,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.74/33,335.35 = 7,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.74x = 33,335.35 × 7,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.74x = 248,057,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,057,237.95/22,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,162.82

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