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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.52, 33,401.16 and 7,469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.52, 33,401.16 and 7,469.52 is: 11,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.52 : 33,401.16 = 7,469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.52/33,401.16 = 7,469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.52x = 33,401.16 × 7,469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.52x = 249,490,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,490,632.64/22,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205.25

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