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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,293.82, 33,438.57 and 7,502.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,293.82, 33,438.57 and 7,502.82 is: 11,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,293.82 : 33,438.57 = 7,502.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,293.82/33,438.57 = 7,502.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,293.82x = 33,438.57 × 7,502.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,293.82x = 250,883,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,883,571.77/22,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,253.50

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