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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,155.05, 33,221.48 and 7,358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,155.05, 33,221.48 and 7,358.78 is: 11,034.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,155.05 : 33,221.48 = 7,358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,155.05/33,221.48 = 7,358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,155.05x = 33,221.48 × 7,358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,155.05x = 244,469,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,469,608.85/22,155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.49

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