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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.79, 33,334.40 and 7,430.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.79, 33,334.40 and 7,430.77 is: 11,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.79 : 33,334.40 = 7,430.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.79/33,334.40 = 7,430.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.79x = 33,334.40 × 7,430.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.79x = 247,700,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,700,055.66/22,221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,146.72

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