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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.26, 33,242.28 and 7,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.26, 33,242.28 and 7,383.70 is: 11,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.26 : 33,242.28 = 7,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.26/33,242.28 = 7,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.26x = 33,242.28 × 7,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.26x = 245,451,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,451,022.84/22,178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.19

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