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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,165.98, 33,237.84 and 7,369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,165.98, 33,237.84 and 7,369.74 is: 11,050.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,165.98 : 33,237.84 = 7,369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,165.98/33,237.84 = 7,369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,165.98x = 33,237.84 × 7,369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,165.98x = 244,954,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,954,238.96/22,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.91

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