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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.36, 33,265.35 and 7,382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.36, 33,265.35 and 7,382.41 is: 11,075.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.36 : 33,265.35 = 7,382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.36/33,265.35 = 7,382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.36x = 33,265.35 × 7,382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.36x = 245,578,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,578,369.33/22,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,075.38

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