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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.26, 33,269.72 and 7,385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.26, 33,269.72 and 7,385.31 is: 11,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.26 : 33,269.72 = 7,385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.26/33,269.72 = 7,385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.26x = 33,269.72 × 7,385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.26x = 245,707,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,707,158.89/22,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,079.74

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