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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.39, 33,373.85 and 7,460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.39, 33,373.85 and 7,460.25 is: 11,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.39 : 33,373.85 = 7,460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.39/33,373.85 = 7,460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.39x = 33,373.85 × 7,460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.39x = 248,977,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,977,227.16/22,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,189.29

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