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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.72, 33,394.40 and 7,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.72, 33,394.40 and 7,269.76 is: 10,904.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.72 : 33,394.40 = 7,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.72/33,394.40 = 7,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.72x = 33,394.40 × 7,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.72x = 242,769,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,769,273.34/22,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.74

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