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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.30, 33,265.35 and 7,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.30, 33,265.35 and 7,391.70 is: 11,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.30 : 33,265.35 = 7,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.30/33,265.35 = 7,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.30x = 33,265.35 × 7,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.30x = 245,887,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,887,487.60/22,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,084.85

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