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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.83, 33,337.51 and 7,432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.83, 33,337.51 and 7,432.82 is: 11,149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.83 : 33,337.51 = 7,432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.83/33,337.51 = 7,432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.83x = 33,337.51 × 7,432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.83x = 247,791,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,791,711.08/22,223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.82

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