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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.76, 33,247.98 and 7,376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.76, 33,247.98 and 7,376.46 is: 11,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.76 : 33,247.98 = 7,376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.76/33,247.98 = 7,376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.76x = 33,247.98 × 7,376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.76x = 245,252,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,252,394.55/22,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.98

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