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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.29, 33,335.15 and 7,431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.29, 33,335.15 and 7,431.27 is: 11,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.29 : 33,335.15 = 7,431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.29/33,335.15 = 7,431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.29x = 33,335.15 × 7,431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.29x = 247,722,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,722,296.31/22,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,147.47

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