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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.72, 33,240.48 and 7,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.72, 33,240.48 and 7,371.84 is: 11,056.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.72 : 33,240.48 = 7,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.72/33,240.48 = 7,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.72x = 33,240.48 × 7,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.72x = 245,043,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,043,500.08/22,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.56

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