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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.82, 33,265.59 and 7,386.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.82, 33,265.59 and 7,386.77 is: 11,077.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.82 : 33,265.59 = 7,386.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.82/33,265.59 = 7,386.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.82x = 33,265.59 × 7,386.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.82x = 245,725,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,725,095.92/22,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,077.77

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