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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,275.72, 33,406.59 and 7,279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,275.72, 33,406.59 and 7,279.42 is: 10,916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,275.72 : 33,406.59 = 7,279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,275.72/33,406.59 = 7,279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,275.72x = 33,406.59 × 7,279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,275.72x = 243,180,515.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,180,515.86/22,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.84

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