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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,263.72, 33,395.90 and 7,270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,263.72, 33,395.90 and 7,270.76 is: 10,906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,263.72 : 33,395.90 = 7,270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,263.72/33,395.90 = 7,270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,263.72x = 33,395.90 × 7,270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,263.72x = 242,813,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,813,573.88/22,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.24

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