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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.15, 33,227.92 and 7,160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.15, 33,227.92 and 7,160.30 is: 10,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.15 : 33,227.92 = 7,160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.15/33,227.92 = 7,160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.15x = 33,227.92 × 7,160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.15x = 237,921,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,921,842.99/22,149.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.81

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