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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.60, 33,391.53 and 7,270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.60, 33,391.53 and 7,270.21 is: 10,902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.60 : 33,391.53 = 7,270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.60/33,391.53 = 7,270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.60x = 33,391.53 × 7,270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.60x = 242,763,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,763,477.06/22,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.59

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