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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.96, 33,242.08 and 7,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.96, 33,242.08 and 7,371.36 is: 11,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.96 : 33,242.08 = 7,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.96/33,242.08 = 7,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.96x = 33,242.08 × 7,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.96x = 245,039,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,039,338.83/22,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.25

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