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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.78, 33,254.10 and 7,380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.78, 33,254.10 and 7,380.51 is: 11,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.78 : 33,254.10 = 7,380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.78/33,254.10 = 7,380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.78x = 33,254.10 × 7,380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.78x = 245,432,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,432,217.59/22,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.08

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