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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.15, 33,232.41 and 7,163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.15, 33,232.41 and 7,163.31 is: 10,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.15 : 33,232.41 = 7,163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.15/33,232.41 = 7,163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.15x = 33,232.41 × 7,163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.15x = 238,054,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,054,054.88/22,152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,746.32

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