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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.02, 33,218.64 and 7,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.02, 33,218.64 and 7,355.96 is: 11,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.02 : 33,218.64 = 7,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.02/33,218.64 = 7,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.02x = 33,218.64 × 7,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.02x = 244,354,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,354,987.09/22,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.32

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