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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,294.94, 33,444.21 and 7,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,294.94, 33,444.21 and 7,499.88 is: 11,250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,294.94 : 33,444.21 = 7,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,294.94/33,444.21 = 7,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,294.94x = 33,444.21 × 7,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,294.94x = 250,827,561.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,827,561.69/22,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.43

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