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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.96, 33,227.55 and 7,356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.96, 33,227.55 and 7,356.95 is: 11,037.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.96 : 33,227.55 = 7,356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.96/33,227.55 = 7,356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.96x = 33,227.55 × 7,356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.96x = 244,453,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,453,507.04/22,147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.29

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