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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,166.79, 33,243.03 and 7,371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,166.79, 33,243.03 and 7,371.78 is: 11,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,166.79 : 33,243.03 = 7,371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,166.79/33,243.03 = 7,371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,166.79x = 33,243.03 × 7,371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,166.79x = 245,060,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,060,303.69/22,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.29

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