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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.73, 33,232.42 and 7,154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.73, 33,232.42 and 7,154.84 is: 10,733.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.73 : 33,232.42 = 7,154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.73/33,232.42 = 7,154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.73x = 33,232.42 × 7,154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.73x = 237,772,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,772,647.91/22,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,733.33

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