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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.62, 33,250.26 and 7,376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.62, 33,250.26 and 7,376.57 is: 11,062.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.62 : 33,250.26 = 7,376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.62/33,250.26 = 7,376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.62x = 33,250.26 × 7,376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.62x = 245,272,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,272,856.51/22,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.47

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