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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.86, 33,231.89 and 7,359.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.86, 33,231.89 and 7,359.85 is: 11,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.86 : 33,231.89 = 7,359.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.86/33,231.89 = 7,359.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.86x = 33,231.89 × 7,359.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.86x = 244,581,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,581,725.62/22,150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.64

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