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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.16, 33,381.72 and 7,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.16, 33,381.72 and 7,462.94 is: 11,194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.16 : 33,381.72 = 7,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.16/33,381.72 = 7,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.16x = 33,381.72 × 7,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.16x = 249,125,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,125,606.55/22,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,194.06

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