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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.19, 33,468.39 and 7,521.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.19, 33,468.39 and 7,521.23 is: 11,281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.19 : 33,468.39 = 7,521.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.19/33,468.39 = 7,521.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.19x = 33,468.39 × 7,521.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.19x = 251,723,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,723,542.59/22,312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,281.88

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