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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.64, 33,229.25 and 7,362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.64, 33,229.25 and 7,362.59 is: 11,041.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.64 : 33,229.25 = 7,362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.64/33,229.25 = 7,362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.64x = 33,229.25 × 7,362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.64x = 244,653,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,653,140.80/22,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.48

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