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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,180.83, 33,271.49 and 7,389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,180.83, 33,271.49 and 7,389.73 is: 11,084.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180.83 : 33,271.49 = 7,389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180.83/33,271.49 = 7,389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180.83x = 33,271.49 × 7,389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180.83x = 245,867,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,867,327.80/22,180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,084.68

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