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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.79, 33,246.03 and 7,373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.79, 33,246.03 and 7,373.78 is: 11,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.79 : 33,246.03 = 7,373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.79/33,246.03 = 7,373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.79x = 33,246.03 × 7,373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.79x = 245,148,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,148,911.09/22,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.29

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