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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,294.27, 33,444.50 and 7,507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,294.27, 33,444.50 and 7,507.42 is: 11,262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,294.27 : 33,444.50 = 7,507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,294.27/33,444.50 = 7,507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,294.27x = 33,444.50 × 7,507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,294.27x = 251,081,740.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,081,740.97/22,294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,262.16

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