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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.76, 33,197.67 and 7,336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.76, 33,197.67 and 7,336.78 is: 11,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.76 : 33,197.67 = 7,336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.76/33,197.67 = 7,336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.76x = 33,197.67 × 7,336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.76x = 243,564,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,564,001.30/22,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.18

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