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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.74, 33,227.96 and 7,151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.74, 33,227.96 and 7,151.85 is: 10,728.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.74 : 33,227.96 = 7,151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.74/33,227.96 = 7,151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.74x = 33,227.96 × 7,151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.74x = 237,641,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,641,349.97/22,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,728.85

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