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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.96, 33,447.39 and 7,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.96, 33,447.39 and 7,503.72 is: 11,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.96 : 33,447.39 = 7,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.96/33,447.39 = 7,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.96x = 33,447.39 × 7,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.96x = 250,979,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,979,830.53/22,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,256.74

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