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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.81, 33,518.85 and 7,558.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.81, 33,518.85 and 7,558.38 is: 11,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.81 : 33,518.85 = 7,558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.81/33,518.85 = 7,558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.81x = 33,518.85 × 7,558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.81x = 253,348,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,348,205.46/22,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.52

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