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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.27, 33,243.84 and 7,371.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.27, 33,243.84 and 7,371.31 is: 11,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.27 : 33,243.84 = 7,371.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.27/33,243.84 = 7,371.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.27x = 33,243.84 × 7,371.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.27x = 245,050,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,050,650.23/22,162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.11

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