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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.48, 33,332.76 and 7,431.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.48, 33,332.76 and 7,431.95 is: 11,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.48 : 33,332.76 = 7,431.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.48/33,332.76 = 7,431.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.48x = 33,332.76 × 7,431.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.48x = 247,727,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,727,201.86/22,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,145.59

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