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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.82, 33,237.02 and 7,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.82, 33,237.02 and 7,367.76 is: 11,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.82 : 33,237.02 = 7,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.82/33,237.02 = 7,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.82x = 33,237.02 × 7,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.82x = 244,882,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,882,386.48/22,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.24

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