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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,270.55, 33,408.58 and 7,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,270.55, 33,408.58 and 7,277.32 is: 10,916.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,270.55 : 33,408.58 = 7,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,270.55/33,408.58 = 7,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,270.55x = 33,408.58 × 7,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,270.55x = 243,124,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,124,825.69/22,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.87

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