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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.76, 33,244.59 and 7,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.76, 33,244.59 and 7,371.81 is: 11,057.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.76 : 33,244.59 = 7,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.76/33,244.59 = 7,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.76x = 33,244.59 × 7,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.76x = 245,072,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,072,801.01/22,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.87

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