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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.24, 33,242.14 and 7,370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.24, 33,242.14 and 7,370.15 is: 11,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.24 : 33,242.14 = 7,370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.24/33,242.14 = 7,370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.24x = 33,242.14 × 7,370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.24x = 244,999,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,999,539.70/22,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.32

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