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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.71, 33,383.90 and 7,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.71, 33,383.90 and 7,262.76 is: 10,894.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.71 : 33,383.90 = 7,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.71/33,383.90 = 7,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.71x = 33,383.90 × 7,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.71x = 242,459,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,459,396.91/22,255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.26

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