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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.62, 33,251.76 and 7,377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.62, 33,251.76 and 7,377.57 is: 11,063.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.62 : 33,251.76 = 7,377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.62/33,251.76 = 7,377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.62x = 33,251.76 × 7,377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.62x = 245,317,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,317,187.02/22,172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.97

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