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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.84, 33,274.58 and 7,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.84, 33,274.58 and 7,397.44 is: 11,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.84 : 33,274.58 = 7,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.84/33,274.58 = 7,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.84x = 33,274.58 × 7,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.84x = 246,146,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,146,709.08/22,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.27

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