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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,238.08, 33,358.56 and 7,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,238.08, 33,358.56 and 7,446.40 is: 11,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,238.08 : 33,358.56 = 7,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,238.08/33,358.56 = 7,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,238.08x = 33,358.56 × 7,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,238.08x = 248,401,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,401,181.18/22,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.08

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