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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.95, 33,230.55 and 7,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.95, 33,230.55 and 7,358.96 is: 11,040.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.95 : 33,230.55 = 7,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.95/33,230.55 = 7,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.95x = 33,230.55 × 7,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.95x = 244,542,288.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,542,288.23/22,149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.31

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