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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.15, 33,229.42 and 7,161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.15, 33,229.42 and 7,161.30 is: 10,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.15 : 33,229.42 = 7,161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.15/33,229.42 = 7,161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.15x = 33,229.42 × 7,161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.15x = 237,965,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,965,845.45/22,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,743.31

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