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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.82, 33,709.55 and 7,483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.82, 33,709.55 and 7,483.17 is: 11,223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.82 : 33,709.55 = 7,483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.82/33,709.55 = 7,483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.82x = 33,709.55 × 7,483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.82x = 252,254,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,254,293.27/22,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,223.36

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