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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.36, 33,233.94 and 7,371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.36, 33,233.94 and 7,371.66 is: 11,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.36 : 33,233.94 = 7,371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.36/33,233.94 = 7,371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.36x = 33,233.94 × 7,371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.36x = 244,989,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,989,306.14/22,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.31

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