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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.79, 33,274.28 and 6,983.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.79, 33,274.28 and 6,983.05 is: 10,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.79 : 33,274.28 = 6,983.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.79/33,274.28 = 6,983.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.79x = 33,274.28 × 6,983.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.79x = 232,355,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,355,960.95/22,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.08

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