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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.79, 33,413.75 and 7,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.79, 33,413.75 and 7,483.84 is: 11,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.79 : 33,413.75 = 7,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.79/33,413.75 = 7,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.79x = 33,413.75 × 7,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.79x = 250,063,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,063,253.86/22,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,226.80

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