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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.24, 33,243.64 and 7,371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.24, 33,243.64 and 7,371.15 is: 11,056.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.24 : 33,243.64 = 7,371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.24/33,243.64 = 7,371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.24x = 33,243.64 × 7,371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.24x = 245,043,856.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,043,856.99/22,162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.82

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