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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.59, 33,562.73 and 7,586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.59, 33,562.73 and 7,586.18 is: 11,378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.59 : 33,562.73 = 7,586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.59/33,562.73 = 7,586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.59x = 33,562.73 × 7,586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.59x = 254,612,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,612,762.22/22,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,378.03

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