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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.16, 33,244.98 and 7,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.16, 33,244.98 and 7,373 is: 11,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.16 : 33,244.98 = 7,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.16/33,244.98 = 7,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.16x = 33,244.98 × 7,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.16x = 245,115,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,115,237.54/22,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.09

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