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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.70, 33,344.55 and 7,433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.70, 33,344.55 and 7,433.70 is: 11,150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.70 : 33,344.55 = 7,433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.70/33,344.55 = 7,433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.70x = 33,344.55 × 7,433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.70x = 247,873,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,873,381.34/22,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.55

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