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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.40, 33,251.40 and 7,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.40, 33,251.40 and 7,378.80 is: 11,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.40 : 33,251.40 = 7,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.40/33,251.40 = 7,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.40x = 33,251.40 × 7,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.40x = 245,355,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,355,430.32/22,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.80

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