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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,510.96, 33,771.57 and 7,718.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,510.96, 33,771.57 and 7,718.99 is: 11,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,510.96 : 33,771.57 = 7,718.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,510.96/33,771.57 = 7,718.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,510.96x = 33,771.57 × 7,718.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,510.96x = 260,682,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,682,213.31/22,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.24

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