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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.81, 33,231.03 and 7,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.81, 33,231.03 and 7,363.75 is: 11,043.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.81 : 33,231.03 = 7,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.81/33,231.03 = 7,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.81x = 33,231.03 × 7,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.81x = 244,704,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,704,997.16/22,158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.24

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