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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.82, 33,234.03 and 7,365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.82, 33,234.03 and 7,365.78 is: 11,046.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.82 : 33,234.03 = 7,365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.82/33,234.03 = 7,365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.82x = 33,234.03 × 7,365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.82x = 244,794,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,794,553.49/22,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.28

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