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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.14, 33,227.31 and 7,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.14, 33,227.31 and 7,158.90 is: 10,738.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.14 : 33,227.31 = 7,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.14/33,227.31 = 7,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.14x = 33,227.31 × 7,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.14x = 237,870,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,870,989.56/22,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.54

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