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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,139.32, 33,215.42 and 7,146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,139.32, 33,215.42 and 7,146.11 is: 10,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,139.32 : 33,215.42 = 7,146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,139.32/33,215.42 = 7,146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,139.32x = 33,215.42 × 7,146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,139.32x = 237,361,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,361,145.92/22,139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,721.25

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