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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,153.52, 33,236.72 and 7,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,153.52, 33,236.72 and 7,160.34 is: 10,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,153.52 : 33,236.72 = 7,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,153.52/33,236.72 = 7,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,153.52x = 33,236.72 × 7,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,153.52x = 237,986,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,986,215.68/22,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.59

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