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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.55, 33,268.64 and 7,183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.55, 33,268.64 and 7,183.55 is: 10,776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.55 : 33,268.64 = 7,183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.55/33,268.64 = 7,183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.55x = 33,268.64 × 7,183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.55x = 238,986,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,986,986.13/22,177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,776.08

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