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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.98, 33,225.45 and 7,152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.98, 33,225.45 and 7,152.76 is: 10,731.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.98 : 33,225.45 = 7,152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.98/33,225.45 = 7,152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.98x = 33,225.45 × 7,152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.98x = 237,653,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,653,669.74/22,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,731.23

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