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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.30, 33,459.92 and 7,517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.30, 33,459.92 and 7,517.24 is: 11,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.30 : 33,459.92 = 7,517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.30/33,459.92 = 7,517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.30x = 33,459.92 × 7,517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.30x = 251,526,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,526,249.02/22,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.99

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