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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.62, 33,698.80 and 7,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.62, 33,698.80 and 7,261.12 is: 10,892.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.62 : 33,698.80 = 7,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.62/33,698.80 = 7,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.62x = 33,698.80 × 7,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.62x = 244,691,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,691,030.66/22,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.77

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