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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.91, 33,243.15 and 7,370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.91, 33,243.15 and 7,370.83 is: 11,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.91 : 33,243.15 = 7,370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.91/33,243.15 = 7,370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.91x = 33,243.15 × 7,370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.91x = 245,029,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,029,607.31/22,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.34

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