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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,486.08, 33,729.57 and 7,711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,486.08, 33,729.57 and 7,711.98 is: 11,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,486.08 : 33,729.57 = 7,711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,486.08/33,729.57 = 7,711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,486.08x = 33,729.57 × 7,711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,486.08x = 260,121,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,121,769.25/22,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.12

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