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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.82, 33,235.53 and 7,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.82, 33,235.53 and 7,366.75 is: 11,047.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.82 : 33,235.53 = 7,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.82/33,235.53 = 7,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.82x = 33,235.53 × 7,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.82x = 244,837,840.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,837,840.63/22,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.73

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