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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.29, 33,228.78 and 7,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.29, 33,228.78 and 7,362.24 is: 11,040.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.29 : 33,228.78 = 7,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.29/33,228.78 = 7,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.29x = 33,228.78 × 7,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.29x = 244,638,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,638,253.27/22,157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.98

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