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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.96, 33,233.64 and 7,366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.96, 33,233.64 and 7,366.78 is: 11,046.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.96 : 33,233.64 = 7,366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.96/33,233.64 = 7,366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.96x = 33,233.64 × 7,366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.96x = 244,824,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,824,914.48/22,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.58

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