Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,232.88, 33,338 and 7,436.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,232.88, 33,338 and 7,436.48 is: 11,150.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,232.88 : 33,338 = 7,436.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,232.88/33,338 = 7,436.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,232.88x = 33,338 × 7,436.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,232.88x = 247,917,370.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,917,370.24/22,232.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,150.93
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